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. Highlands deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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 23 miles from Highlands. The shortest domestic flight to Highlands departs from Charlotte and takes around 1h 47m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Highlands, followed by Acela. The train journey from Highlands to Philadelphia takes 1h 02m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $10 for a 1h 57m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Highlands is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 24 miles from Highlands. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Highlands, including Megabus, Bus and United Airlines. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Highlands takes 110 miles and will cost you around $7. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 275 miles.

Plane

Although Highlands doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to New York Skyports SPB (NYS), which is located 23 miles from Highlands. The shortest domestic flight to Highlands departs from Charlotte and takes around 1h 47m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Highlands, followed by Acela. The train journey from Highlands to Philadelphia takes 1h 02m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $10 for a 1h 57m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Highlands is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 24 miles from Highlands. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Highlands, including Megabus, Bus and United Airlines. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Highlands takes 110 miles and will cost you around $7. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 275 miles.

Airports near Highlands

Airlines serving Highlands

Lufthansa
Good (4,669 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (925 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,491 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,602 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,303 reviews)
Air France
Good (978 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,560 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,127 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,791 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Highlands

Most booked hotels in Highlands

Courtyard by Marriott Lincroft Red Bank
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 98 reviews)
$236+
The Hub Middletown Red Bank, BW Signature Collection
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 560 reviews)
$155+
Molly Pitcher Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 446 reviews)
$237+
Oyster Point Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 176 reviews)
$242+
Extended Stay America Suites - Red Bank - Middletown
2 stars
Good (6.5, 370 reviews)
$118+

Renting a car in Highlands

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Highlands, while also 19% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Highlands, while also 19% cheaper than other types, on average.