Merrick travel guide

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You're Going to Love Merrick

With a population of 22.097, Merrick is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. Merrick deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Merrick

If you’re looking for affordable options, George Martin's Grillfire (Merrick) (33 Sunrise Hwy) and La Piazza - Merrick (2191 Merrick Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Merrick

Merrick in January
Estimated hotel price
$155
1 night at 3-star hotel
Merrick in January
Estimated hotel price
$155
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Merrick

Plane

When flying to Merrick, you’ll arrive at New York John F Kennedy Airport (JFK), which is located 19 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Merrick departs from Boston and takes around 1h 24m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Merrick.

Car

Another option to get to Merrick is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 38 km from Merrick. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Merrick, including Megabus, Greyhound and OurBus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Merrick takes 145 km and will cost you around $11. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 354 km.

Plane

When flying to Merrick, you’ll arrive at New York John F Kennedy Airport (JFK), which is located 19 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Merrick departs from Boston and takes around 1h 24m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Merrick.

Car

Another option to get to Merrick is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 38 km from Merrick. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Merrick, including Megabus, Greyhound and OurBus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Merrick takes 145 km and will cost you around $11. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 354 km.

Airports near Merrick

Airlines serving Merrick

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (952 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,650 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,241 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,578 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,598 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,108 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,422 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,993 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,016 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (858 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (808 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (931 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Merrick

Most booked hotels in Merrick

Hampton Inn & Suites Rockville Centre
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 318 reviews)
$353+
Long Island Marriott
3 stars
Good (7.3, 597 reviews)
$196+
Five Towns Inn - Jfk Airport
2 stars
Good (7.2, 2806 reviews)
$292+
Best Western Bar Harbour Inn
2 stars
Good (7.1, 620 reviews)
$167+
The Freeport Inn and Marina
3 stars
Good (6.8, 588 reviews)
$145+
Ramada by Wyndham Rockville Centre
2 stars
Good (6.3, 1080 reviews)
$142+

Renting a car in Merrick

Renting a car in Merrick costs $62 per day, on average, or $123 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Merrick (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. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Merrick, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Merrick costs $62 per day, on average, or $123 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Merrick (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. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Merrick, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.