Elizabeth travel guide

Elizabeth Tourism | Elizabeth Guide

You're Going to Love Elizabeth

With a population of 124.969, Elizabeth is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Elizabeth deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Elizabeth

If you’re looking for affordable options, Manolo's Restaurant (91 Elizabeth Ave) and Del Porto Ristorante (91 Elizabeth Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Elizabeth

Elizabeth in February
Estimated hotel price
$143
1 night at 3-star hotel
Elizabeth in February
Estimated hotel price
$143
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Elizabeth in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °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 Elizabeth, with an average rainfall of 3″.

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How to Get to Elizabeth

Plane

When flying to Elizabeth, you’ll arrive at Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), which is located 5 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Elizabeth departs from Charlotte and takes around 1h 48m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Elizabeth, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Elizabeth to Philadelphia takes 1h 04m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $10 for a 1h 48m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Elizabeth is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 21 km from Elizabeth. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Elizabeth, including Megabus, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Elizabeth takes 177 km and will cost you around $7. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 435 km.

Plane

When flying to Elizabeth, you’ll arrive at Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), which is located 5 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Elizabeth departs from Charlotte and takes around 1h 48m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Elizabeth, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Elizabeth to Philadelphia takes 1h 04m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $10 for a 1h 48m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Elizabeth is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 21 km from Elizabeth. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Elizabeth, including Megabus, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Elizabeth takes 177 km and will cost you around $7. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 435 km.

Airports near Elizabeth

Airlines serving Elizabeth

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,928 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Elizabeth

Most booked hotels in Elizabeth

Holiday Inn Express Newark Airport – Elizabeth
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 3107 reviews)
$143+
Hampton Inn Newark Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8, 4739 reviews)
$185+
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Newark Liberty International
3 stars
Good (7.8, 3153 reviews)
$142+
Hilton Newark Airport
3 stars
Good (7.6, 559 reviews)
$169+
Hampton Inn & Suites Newark Airport Elizabeth
3 stars
Good (7.1, 2466 reviews)
$160+
Crowne Plaza Newark Airport
3 stars
Good (7, 2277 reviews)
$129+

Renting a car in Elizabeth

Renting a car in Elizabeth costs $62 per day, on average, or $123 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Elizabeth (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. Luxury (BMW 5 Series or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Elizabeth, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Elizabeth costs $62 per day, on average, or $123 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Elizabeth (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. Luxury (BMW 5 Series or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Elizabeth, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.