Newark travel guide
Newark Tourism | Newark Guide
You're Going to Love Newark
With a population of 277.140, Newark is the largest city in New Jersey, United States by the number of inhabitants. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Newark deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Newark
The Ironbound is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Newark. These include popular favorites such as Mompou Tapas Bar - Newark (77 Ferry St), Fornos of Spain (47 Ferry St.) and Sol-Mar (263 Ferry St). If you’re looking for affordable options, Allegro Seafood Grill (58 Kossuth St) and Duke's Southern Table (11 Clinton St.) are great picks.
When to visit Newark
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Newark in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 24.8 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.8″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Newark, with an average rainfall of 2.9″.
How to Get to Newark
Plane
When flying to Newark, you’ll arrive at Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), which is located 4 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Newark departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 57m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Newark, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Newark to Philadelphia takes 1h 02m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 50m trip. Located 0.7 km from the city center, Newark Penn Station is the busiest station in Newark. Another popular train station is Newark Liberty International Train Station, located 4 km from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Newark is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 16 km from Newark. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newark, including Megabus, Greyhound and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Newark takes 169 km and will cost you around $6. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 435 km. The most popular bus station is Newark Market St At Broad St, located 0.0 km from downtown Newark. Newark Broad Street is also a commonly used station, and is 1.3 km from the city center.
Airports near Newark
Airlines serving Newark
Where to stay in Newark
Average rates range from around $198 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $164 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Newark, with prices from $79 to $1,256 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Newark are about 13% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Downtown - In Newark’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Courtyard by Marriott Newark Downtown, TRYP by Wyndham Newark Downtown and Robert Treat Hotel.
Where to stay in popular areas of Newark
Most booked hotels in Newark
Renting a car in Newark
Renting a car in Newark costs $74 per day, on average, or $148 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and National are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Newark is the Ace branch at 408 Carnegie Avenue, which is 4 km from the city center.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Newark (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Newark is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.