Princeton travel guide
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You're Going to Love Princeton
With a population of 12.307, Princeton is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Princeton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Princeton
If you’re looking for affordable options, Blue Point Grill (258 Nassau Street) and Witherspoon Grill (57 Witherspoon Street) are great picks.
When to visit Princeton
How to Get to Princeton
Plane
When flying to Princeton, you’ll arrive at Trenton-Mercer (TTN), which is located 15 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Princeton departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 57m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Princeton, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Princeton to Philadelphia takes 0h 59m 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.
Car
Another option to get to Princeton is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 73 km from Princeton. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Princeton, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Princeton takes 169 km and will cost you around $6. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 443 km. The most popular bus station is Princeton Palmer Sq - Nassau St at Witherspoon St, located 0.2 km from downtown Princeton. Princeton 76 Nassau St is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Princeton
Where to stay in Princeton
Average rates range from around $208 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $395 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Princeton
Most booked hotels in Princeton
Renting a car in Princeton
Renting a car in Princeton costs $83 per day, on average, or $167 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Princeton (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 Princeton is Standard (Volkswagen Passat or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are, on average, 34% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.