Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Camden travel guide

Camden Tourism | Camden Guide

You're Going to Love Camden

With a population of 77 344, Camden 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 Camden has to offer.

When to visit Camden

Camden in November
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel
Camden in November
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Camden

Plane

When flying to Camden, you’ll arrive at Philadelphia Airport (PHL), which is located 12 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Camden include American Airlines, Qatar Airways and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Camden departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 31m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Camden, followed by Acela. The train journey from Camden to Trenton takes 0h 53m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 27m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Camden is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 133 km from Camden. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Camden, including Greyhound, Bus and OurBus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Camden takes 145 km and will cost you around $33. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 233 km. Camden’s bus station is located 1.9 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Camden, you’ll arrive at Philadelphia Airport (PHL), which is located 12 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Camden include American Airlines, Qatar Airways and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Camden departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 31m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Camden, followed by Acela. The train journey from Camden to Trenton takes 0h 53m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 27m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Camden is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 133 km from Camden. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Camden, including Greyhound, Bus and OurBus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Camden takes 145 km and will cost you around $33. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 233 km. Camden’s bus station is located 1.9 km from the city center.

Airports near Camden

Airlines serving Camden

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,574 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,094 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,438 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,505 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,522 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,448 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Camden

Most booked hotels in Camden

Hilton Garden Inn Camden Waterfront Philadelphia
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 605 reviews)
$132+
Motto by Hilton Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1595 reviews)
$104+
The Windsor Suites
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3651 reviews)
$103+
The Logan Philadelphia, Curio Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1179 reviews)
$151+
Club Quarters Hotel in Philadelphia
4 stars
Excellent (8, 5692 reviews)
$90+
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
4 stars
Excellent (8, 2282 reviews)
$149+

Renting a car in Camden

Renting a car in Camden costs $42 per day, on average, or $125 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Camden (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. The most frequently booked car type in Camden is Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Camden costs $42 per day, on average, or $125 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Camden (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. The most frequently booked car type in Camden is Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.