New Brunswick travel guide
New Brunswick Tourism | New Brunswick Guide
You're Going to Love New Brunswick
With a population of 55,181, New Brunswick 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything New Brunswick has to offer.
Where to Eat in New Brunswick
If you’re looking for affordable options, Old Man Rafferty's - New Brunswick (106 Albany St.) and The Old Bay Restaurant (61 Church St) are great picks.
When to visit New Brunswick
Looking for warm weather? Then head to New Brunswick in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.8″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in New Brunswick, with an average rainfall of 2.9″.
How to Get to New Brunswick
Plane
Although New Brunswick doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Morristown (MMU), which is located 22 miles from New Brunswick. The shortest domestic flight to New Brunswick departs from Charlotte and takes around 1h 46m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving New Brunswick, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from New Brunswick to Philadelphia takes 0h 59m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $10 for a 2h 10m trip. The train station in New Brunswick is called New Brunswick, and is located 0.8 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to New Brunswick is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 31 miles from New Brunswick. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to New Brunswick, including Megabus, Bus and FlixBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to New Brunswick takes 115 miles and will cost you around $10. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 270 miles.
Airlines serving New Brunswick
Where to stay in New Brunswick
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Rutgers University Inn And Conference Center and Red Carpet Inn - New Brunswick.
Where to stay in popular areas of New Brunswick
Most booked hotels in New Brunswick
Renting a car in New Brunswick
Renting a car in New Brunswick costs $49 per day, on average, or $147 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in New Brunswick (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 New Brunswick is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Ford Taurus or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.