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

Elizabeth travel guide

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You're Going to Love Elizabeth

With a population of 124,969, Elizabeth is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Elizabeth deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Elizabeth

If you’re looking for affordable options, Manolo's Restaurant (91 Elizabeth Ave) and Del Porto Ristorante (91 Elizabeth Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Elizabeth

Elizabeth in February
Estimated hotel price
$140
1 night at 3-star hotel
Elizabeth in February
Estimated hotel price
$140
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Elizabeth in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °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 Elizabeth, with an average rainfall of 3″.

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How to Get to Elizabeth

Plane

When flying to Elizabeth, you’ll arrive at Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), which is located 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Elizabeth include Aeromexico, Delta and Lufthansa. The shortest domestic flight to Elizabeth departs from San Francisco and takes around 5h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Elizabeth, followed by Acela. The train journey from Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 13 miles from Elizabeth. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Elizabeth, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth, you’ll arrive at Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), which is located 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Elizabeth include Aeromexico, Delta and Lufthansa. The shortest domestic flight to Elizabeth departs from San Francisco and takes around 5h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Elizabeth, followed by Acela. The train journey from Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 13 miles from Elizabeth. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

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

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Airlines serving Elizabeth

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British Airways
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Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
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Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
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Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
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Alaska Airlines
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Etihad Airways
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Where to stay in popular areas of Elizabeth

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Hampton Inn Newark Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8, 3252 reviews)
$135+
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Holiday Inn Express Newark Airport – Elizabeth
2 stars
Excellent (8, 1565 reviews)
$132+
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Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Newark Airport Elizabeth
3 stars
Good (7.6, 3295 reviews)
$131+
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Hilton Newark Airport
3 stars
Good (7.4, 1017 reviews)
$130+
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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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Renting a car in Elizabeth

Renting a car in Elizabeth costs $65 per day, on average, or $129 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Elizabeth (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 Elizabeth is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda Civic or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Elizabeth costs $65 per day, on average, or $129 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Elizabeth (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 Elizabeth is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda Civic or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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