Ocean City travel guide

Ocean City Tourism | Ocean City Guide

You're Going to Love Ocean City

With a population of 11,701, Ocean City is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Ocean City deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Ocean City

If you’re looking for affordable options, Jon & Patty's (637 Asbury Ave) and Dockside Kitchen (228 Bay Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Ocean City

Ocean City in February
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ocean City in February
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ocean City

Plane

When flying to Ocean City, you’ll arrive at Atlantic City (ACY), which is located 20 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Ocean City departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 29m.

Car

Another option to get to Ocean City is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 172 km from Ocean City. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ocean City using American Airlines or OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Ocean City takes 129 km and will cost you around $868. From New York, the ticket costs about $34 for a journey of 241 km.

Plane

When flying to Ocean City, you’ll arrive at Atlantic City (ACY), which is located 20 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Ocean City departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 29m.

Car

Another option to get to Ocean City is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 172 km from Ocean City. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ocean City using American Airlines or OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Ocean City takes 129 km and will cost you around $868. From New York, the ticket costs about $34 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near Ocean City

Airlines serving Ocean City

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (952 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,649 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,243 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,576 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 (4,991 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,011 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (858 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,758 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (412 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (533 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ocean City

Average rates range from around $328 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $633 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ocean City

Most booked hotels in Ocean City

Harris House By The Beach
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 531 reviews)
$256+
Seaview, A Dolce Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 336 reviews)
$223+
Ocean Manor 1100 Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 765 reviews)
$147+
Impala Island Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 224 reviews)
$279+
Sifting Sands Motel
2 stars
Good (7.5, 662 reviews)
$161+
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Galloway Atlantic City Area
3 stars
Good (6.4, 1152 reviews)
$63+

Renting a car in Ocean City

Renting a car in Ocean City costs $49 per day, on average, or $98 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 55% cheaper than airport locations in Ocean City.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Ocean City (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 Ocean City is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Kicks or similar) are, on average, 14% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Ocean City costs $49 per day, on average, or $98 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 55% cheaper than airport locations in Ocean City.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Ocean City (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 Ocean City is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Kicks or similar) are, on average, 14% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.