With a population of 42,573, Newark is a must-see destination in California, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Newark has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Vinum Wine Bar & Restaurant (2025 Newpark Mall) and Pier 98 Sushi Bar & Grill (6225 Jarvis Ave) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Newark in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 41 °F, with an average temperature of 48.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 3″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Newark, with an average rainfall of 0″.
When flying to Newark, you’ll arrive at Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 21 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Newark include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Newark departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Newark. The train journey from Newark to Sacramento takes 1h 38m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fresno, expect to pay about $25 for a 3h 58m trip.
Another option to get to Newark is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 44 km from Newark. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.
You can travel by bus to Newark using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Newark takes 137 km and will cost you around $25. From Santa Barbara, the ticket costs about $47 for a journey of 636 km.
Renting a car in Newark costs $64 per day, on average, or $191 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Newark.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Newark (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. Supplier choice (Class Special SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Newark, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.