East Rutherford travel guide

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You're Going to Love East Rutherford

With a population of 8,913, East Rutherford is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. East Rutherford deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in East Rutherford

If you’re looking for affordable options, Pink (1 Racetrack Drive) and Elia (240 Hackensack St) are great picks.

When to visit East Rutherford

East Rutherford in January
Estimated hotel price
$149
1 night at 3-star hotel
East Rutherford in January
Estimated hotel price
$149
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to East Rutherford

Plane

When flying to East Rutherford, you’ll arrive at Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), which is located 10 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to East Rutherford include Aeromexico, Delta and Lufthansa. The shortest domestic flight to East Rutherford departs from San Francisco and takes around 5h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving East Rutherford, followed by Acela. The train journey from East Rutherford 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 East Rutherford is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 8 miles from East Rutherford. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to East Rutherford, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to East Rutherford takes 70 miles and will cost you around $26. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 80 miles.

Plane

When flying to East Rutherford, you’ll arrive at Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), which is located 10 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to East Rutherford include Aeromexico, Delta and Lufthansa. The shortest domestic flight to East Rutherford departs from San Francisco and takes around 5h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving East Rutherford, followed by Acela. The train journey from East Rutherford 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 East Rutherford is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 8 miles from East Rutherford. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to East Rutherford, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to East Rutherford takes 70 miles and will cost you around $26. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 80 miles.

Airports near East Rutherford

Airlines serving East Rutherford

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 East Rutherford

Most booked hotels in East Rutherford

Homewood Suites by Hilton East Rutherford-Meadowlands
3 stars
Excellent (9, 690 reviews)
$220+
Sheraton Lincoln Harbor Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2233 reviews)
$228+
Residence Inn by Marriott East Rutherford Meadowlands
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 375 reviews)
$169+
Fairfield Inn by Marriott East Rutherford Meadowlands
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 829 reviews)
$149+
Hampton Inn Newark Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8, 3252 reviews)
$135+
Hilton Garden Inn Ridgefield Park
3 stars
Good (7.8, 824 reviews)
$145+

Renting a car in East Rutherford

Renting a car in East Rutherford costs $49 per day, on average, or $98 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in East Rutherford (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 East Rutherford is Supplier choice (Class Special Car 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, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in East Rutherford costs $49 per day, on average, or $98 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in East Rutherford (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 East Rutherford is Supplier choice (Class Special Car 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, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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