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Essex travel guide

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You're Going to Love Essex

With a population of 39.262, Essex is a must-see destination in Maryland, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Essex has to offer.

Where to Eat in Essex

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Crazy Tuna (203 Nanticoke Rd) and Mr. Bill's Terrace Inn (Eastern Blvd 200) are great picks.

When to visit Essex

Essex in July
Estimated hotel price
$77
1 night at 3-star hotel
Essex in July
Estimated hotel price
$77
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Essex

Plane

When flying to Essex, you’ll arrive at Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI), which is located 22 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Essex departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 37m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Essex, followed by Acela. The train journey from Essex to Richmond takes 1h 53m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 56m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Essex is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 266 km from Essex. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Essex, including Washington Deluxe, Peter Pan Bus Lines and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Essex takes 282 km and will cost you around $44. From New York, the ticket costs about $41 for a journey of 314 km.

Plane

When flying to Essex, you’ll arrive at Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI), which is located 22 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Essex departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 37m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Essex, followed by Acela. The train journey from Essex to Richmond takes 1h 53m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 56m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Essex is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 266 km from Essex. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Essex, including Washington Deluxe, Peter Pan Bus Lines and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Essex takes 282 km and will cost you around $44. From New York, the ticket costs about $41 for a journey of 314 km.

Airports near Essex

FDKFrederick
FMEFort Meade Tipton

Airlines serving Essex

KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,852 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,937 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,703 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,700 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,221 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,264 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,070 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,983 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,855 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,205 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (968 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (856 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,921 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Essex

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Live! Casino And Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 527 reviews)
$238+
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Wingate by Wyndham Baltimore BWI Airport
2 stars
Good (7.9, 1783 reviews)
$100+
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DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel Baltimore - BWI Airport
4 stars
Good (7.8, 987 reviews)
$110+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Baltimore Air
3 stars
Good (7.7, 1821 reviews)
$101+
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Hilton Baltimore BWI Airport
4 stars
Good (7.7, 929 reviews)
$148+
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Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Bwi Airport Baltimore
2 stars
Okay (5.7, 2569 reviews)
$78+
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Renting a car in Essex

Renting a car in Essex costs $52 per day, on average, or $362 if you want to rent if for 7 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Essex.

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

Renting a car in Essex costs $52 per day, on average, or $362 if you want to rent if for 7 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Essex.

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

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