Avalon travel guide

Avalon Tourism | Avalon Guide

You're Going to Love Avalon

With a population of 1,283, Avalon is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Avalon deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Avalon

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Diving Horse (2109 Dune Drive) and Cafe Loren (2288 Dune Drive) are great picks.

When to visit Avalon

Avalon in March
Estimated hotel price
$175
1 night at 3-star hotel
Avalon in March
Estimated hotel price
$175
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Avalon

Plane

Although Avalon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Atlantic City (ACY), which is located 26 miles from Avalon. Philadelphia Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, ITA Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Avalon departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 43m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Avalon. The train journey from Avalon to Newark takes 0h 33m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $5 for a 1h 11m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Avalon is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 121 miles from Avalon. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Avalon, including Megabus, American Airlines and Bus. From New York, the bus ride to Avalon takes 95 miles and will cost you around $6. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 175 miles.

Plane

Although Avalon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Atlantic City (ACY), which is located 26 miles from Avalon. Philadelphia Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, ITA Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Avalon departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 43m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Avalon. The train journey from Avalon to Newark takes 0h 33m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $5 for a 1h 11m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Avalon is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 121 miles from Avalon. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Avalon, including Megabus, American Airlines and Bus. From New York, the bus ride to Avalon takes 95 miles and will cost you around $6. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 175 miles.

Airports near Avalon

Airlines serving Avalon

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,811 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,601 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (400 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (715 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Avalon

Most booked hotels in Avalon

Icona Avalon
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 125 reviews)
$208+
Beachcomber Resort
3 stars
Excellent (9, 62 reviews)
$187+
White Caps Motel
2 stars
Good (7.1, 389 reviews)
$99+
The Reeds at Shelter Haven
4 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$244+
Hyland Motor Inn
2 stars
Good (6.8, 506 reviews)
$111+
Desert Sand Resort
2 stars
Okay (5.5, 2 reviews)
$187+

Renting a car in Avalon

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Avalon (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.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Avalon (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.