Highlands travel guide
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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
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″.
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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 56m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Highlands, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Highlands to New Brunswick takes 0h 50m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $17 for a 0h 59m 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 Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Highlands, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Highlands takes 105 miles and will cost you around $5. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 270 miles.
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Renting a car in Highlands
Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Highlands, while also 26% cheaper than other types, on average.