Avalon travel guide

Avalon Tourism | Avalon Guide

You're Going to Love Avalon

With a population of 1,283, Avalon is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Avalon deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Avalon

If you’re looking for affordable options, La Vecchia Fontana (700 First Ave) and Summer Salt (2800 Boardwalk) are great picks.

When to visit Avalon

Avalon in March
Estimated hotel price
$175
1 night at 3-star hotel
Avalon in March
Estimated hotel price
$175
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Avalon

Plane

Although Avalon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Atlantic City (ACY), which is located 26 miles from Avalon. 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 Avalon departs from Detroit and takes around 1h 32m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Avalon. The train journey from Avalon to New York takes 0h 53m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $6 for a 1h 08m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Avalon is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 121 miles from Avalon. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Avalon, including Megabus, Bus and OurBus. From New York, the bus ride to Avalon takes 90 miles and will cost you around $14. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 160 miles.

Plane

Although Avalon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Atlantic City (ACY), which is located 26 miles from Avalon. 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 Avalon departs from Detroit and takes around 1h 32m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Avalon. The train journey from Avalon to New York takes 0h 53m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $6 for a 1h 08m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Avalon is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 121 miles from Avalon. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Avalon, including Megabus, Bus and OurBus. From New York, the bus ride to Avalon takes 90 miles and will cost you around $14. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 160 miles.

Airports near Avalon

Airlines serving Avalon

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,966 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,962 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,167 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (405 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,724 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (519 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Avalon

Most booked hotels in Avalon

Icona Avalon
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 126 reviews)
$348+
Beachcomber Resort
3 stars
Excellent (9, 66 reviews)
$215+
Desert Sand Resort
2 stars
Good (7.4, 5 reviews)
$239+
White Caps Motel
2 stars
Good (7.1, 386 reviews)
$120+
The Reeds at Shelter Haven
4 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$386+
Hyland Motor Inn
2 stars
Good (6.8, 504 reviews)
$130+

Renting a car in Avalon

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Avalon (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 Avalon is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Luxury rental cars (Class Luxury Car or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Avalon (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 Avalon is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Luxury rental cars (Class Luxury Car or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.