Hamilton travel guide
Hamilton Tourism | Hamilton Guide
You're Going to Love Hamilton
With a population of 12,784, Hamilton is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hamilton has to offer.
Where to Eat in Hamilton
If you’re looking for affordable options, Garden 33 (661 Highway 33) and Gennaro's of Hamilton (4613 Nottingham Way) are great picks.
When to visit Hamilton
How to Get to Hamilton
Plane
When flying to Hamilton, you’ll arrive at Trenton-Mercer (TTN), which is located 13 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Hamilton departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 57m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hamilton, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Hamilton to Philadelphia takes 0h 59m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bridgeport, expect to pay about $5 for a 1h 28m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Hamilton is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 84 km from Hamilton. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hamilton, including Megabus, Bus and United Airlines. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Hamilton takes 185 km and will cost you around $10. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 435 km. Hamilton’s bus station is located 4 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Hamilton
Where to stay in popular areas of Hamilton
Most booked hotels in Hamilton
Renting a car in Hamilton
Renting a car in Hamilton costs $71 per day, on average, or $285 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Hamilton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Hamilton is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.