Long Branch travel guide

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You're Going to Love Long Branch

With a population of 30,719, Long Branch is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Long Branch to see all of its attractions.

Activities & attractions in Long Branch

Where to Eat in Long Branch

If you’re looking for affordable options, Branch Cantina (110 Ocean Ave Long Branch) and Rooney's Oceanfront Restaurant (100 Ocean Ave. North) are great picks.

Most popular restaurants in Long Branch

Seafood
Wonderful (436 reviews)
Italian
Wonderful (141 reviews)
Portuguese
Wonderful (120 reviews)
American
Very good (119 reviews)
$$$$
French
Very good (78 reviews)
American
Wonderful (25 reviews)
Seafood
Wonderful (436 reviews)
Italian
Wonderful (141 reviews)
Portuguese
Wonderful (120 reviews)
American
Very good (119 reviews)
$$$$
French
Very good (78 reviews)
American
Wonderful (25 reviews)

When to visit Long Branch

Long Branch in March
Estimated hotel price
$173
1 night at 3-star hotel
Long Branch in March
Estimated hotel price
$173
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Long Branch

Plane

Although Long Branch doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to New York Skyports SPB (NYS), which is located 48 km from Long Branch. The shortest domestic flight to Long Branch departs from Charlotte and takes around 1h 48m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Long Branch, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Long Branch 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 Long Branch is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 50 km from Long Branch. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Long Branch, including Megabus, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Long Branch 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

Although Long Branch doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to New York Skyports SPB (NYS), which is located 48 km from Long Branch. The shortest domestic flight to Long Branch departs from Charlotte and takes around 1h 48m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Long Branch, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Long Branch 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 Long Branch is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 50 km from Long Branch. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Long Branch, including Megabus, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Long Branch 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 Long Branch

Airlines serving Long Branch

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 Long Branch

Most booked hotels in Long Branch

Bungalow Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 323 reviews)
$349+
The Asbury Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 805 reviews)
$273+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites West Long Branch - Eatontown
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 553 reviews)
$129+
Wave Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 549 reviews)
$451+
Molly Pitcher Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 448 reviews)
$200+
Sheraton Eatontown Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 123 reviews)
$209+

Renting a car in Long Branch

Renting a car in Long Branch costs $79 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Long Branch (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. The most frequently booked car type in Long Branch is Premium (BMW 3 Series or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Long Branch costs $79 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Long Branch (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. The most frequently booked car type in Long Branch is Premium (BMW 3 Series or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.