Toms River travel guide

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You're Going to Love Toms River

With a population of 88,791, Toms River is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Toms River deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Toms River

If you’re looking for affordable options, Social 37 (2 Route 37 W Unit 2B) and Artisan's Restaurant & Brewery (1171 Hooper Ave.) are great picks. For delicious green meals, L'Osteria (1922 Hooper Ave unit 1) and Vibe N Slurp (1776 Hooper Ave) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Toms River.

When to visit Toms River

Toms River in November
Estimated hotel price
$130
1 night at 3-star hotel
Toms River in November
Estimated hotel price
$130
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Toms River in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °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 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 5.1″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Toms River, with an average rainfall of 3.4″.

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How to Get to Toms River

Plane

Although Toms River doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Atlantic City (ACY), which is located 40 miles from Toms River. Philadelphia Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, ITA Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Toms River departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 57m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Toms River, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Toms River 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 Toms River is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 57 miles from Toms River. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Toms River, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Toms River takes 105 miles and will cost you around $6. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 275 miles.

Plane

Although Toms River doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Atlantic City (ACY), which is located 40 miles from Toms River. Philadelphia Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, ITA Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Toms River departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 57m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Toms River, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Toms River 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 Toms River is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 57 miles from Toms River. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Toms River, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Toms River takes 105 miles and will cost you around $6. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 275 miles.

Airports near Toms River

Airlines serving Toms River

Lufthansa
Good (4,689 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,604 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,264 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (489 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,598 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,106 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,433 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,971 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,967 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (857 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (816 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (928 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Toms River

Most booked hotels in Toms River

Clarion Hotel & Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 261 reviews)
$203+
Hilton Garden Inn Lakewood
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 201 reviews)
$285+
Days Hotel Toms River Jersey Shore
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1152 reviews)
$142+
Ramada by Wyndham Toms River
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 22 reviews)
$137+
Glendale Motel
2 stars
Good (6.8, 550 reviews)
$114+
Aztec Ocean Resort
2 stars
Good (6, 571 reviews)
$155+

Renting a car in Toms River

Renting a car in Toms River costs $66 per day, on average, or $133 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Toms River (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 Toms River is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda Civic or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Toms River costs $66 per day, on average, or $133 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Toms River (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 Toms River is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda Civic or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.