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

Clifton travel guide

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You're Going to Love Clifton

With a population of 84,136, Clifton 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 Clifton has to offer.

Where to Eat in Clifton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Buco Ristorante (953 Allwood Rd) and The Barrow House (1296 Van Houten Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Clifton

Clifton in February
Estimated hotel price
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel
Clifton in February
Estimated hotel price
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Clifton

Plane

When flying to Clifton, you’ll arrive at Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), which is located 11 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Clifton include Aeromexico, Delta and Lufthansa. The shortest domestic flight to Clifton departs from San Francisco and takes around 5h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Clifton, followed by Acela. The train journey from Clifton to Philadelphia takes 1h 01m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Clifton is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 12 miles from Clifton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Clifton, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Clifton takes 70 miles and will cost you around $26. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 80 miles. Clifton’s bus station is located 0.7 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Clifton, you’ll arrive at Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), which is located 11 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Clifton include Aeromexico, Delta and Lufthansa. The shortest domestic flight to Clifton departs from San Francisco and takes around 5h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Clifton, followed by Acela. The train journey from Clifton to Philadelphia takes 1h 01m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Clifton is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 12 miles from Clifton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Clifton, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Clifton takes 70 miles and will cost you around $26. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 80 miles. Clifton’s bus station is located 0.7 miles from the city center.

Airports near Clifton

TEBTeterboro
CDWCaldwell Wright

Airlines serving Clifton

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Clifton

Most booked hotels in Clifton

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Hampton Inn Newark Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8, 3252 reviews)
$135+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Newark Liberty International
3 stars
Excellent (8, 2411 reviews)
$142+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Clifton/Rutherford
3 stars
Good (7.9, 2061 reviews)
$141+
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Holiday Inn Newark International Airport
3 stars
Good (7.3, 1566 reviews)
$122+
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Crowne Plaza Newark Airport
3 stars
Good (7.2, 2076 reviews)
$120+
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Robert Treat Hotel
3 stars
Good (7, 2839 reviews)
$147+
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Renting a car in Clifton

Renting a car in Clifton costs $59 per day, on average, or $178 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Clifton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Clifton is Full-size (Ford E-Series Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Clifton costs $59 per day, on average, or $178 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Clifton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Clifton is Full-size (Ford E-Series Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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