Highlands travel guide

Highlands Tourism | Highlands Guide

You're Going to Love Highlands

With a population of 5.005, Highlands is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Highlands has to offer.

Where to Eat in Highlands

If you’re looking for affordable options, One Willow (1 Willow St) and Il Lago (122 Bay Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Highlands

Highlands in December
Estimated hotel price
$180
1 night at 3-star hotel
Highlands in December
Estimated hotel price
$180
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Highlands in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 24.8 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.2″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Highlands, with an average rainfall of 2.7″.

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How to Get to Highlands

Plane

Although Highlands doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to New York Skyports SPB (NYS), which is located 37 km from Highlands. The shortest domestic flight to Highlands departs from Boston and takes around 1h 24m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Highlands, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Highlands to Philadelphia takes 1h 02m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 47m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Highlands is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 39 km from Highlands. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

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

Plane

Although Highlands doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to New York Skyports SPB (NYS), which is located 37 km from Highlands. The shortest domestic flight to Highlands departs from Boston and takes around 1h 24m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Highlands, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Highlands to Philadelphia takes 1h 02m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 47m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Highlands is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 39 km from Highlands. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

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

Airports near Highlands

Airlines serving Highlands

Lufthansa
Good (4,673 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,643 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,245 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,575 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,107 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,424 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,988 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,010 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (935 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (838 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Highlands

Most booked hotels in Highlands

The Hub Middletown Red Bank, BW Signature Collection
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 570 reviews)
$177+
Molly Pitcher Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 443 reviews)
$221+
Courtyard by Marriott Lincroft Red Bank
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 92 reviews)
$277+
Oyster Point Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 179 reviews)
$234+
Extended Stay America Suites - Red Bank - Middletown
2 stars
Good (6.5, 372 reviews)
$134+

Renting a car in Highlands

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Highlands (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 (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Highlands, while also 26% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Highlands (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 (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Highlands, while also 26% cheaper than other types, on average.