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How to get there
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Fairfield travel guide

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You're Going to Love Fairfield

With a population of 7,063, Fairfield is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Fairfield deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Fairfield

If you’re looking for affordable options, Tierney's Copperhouse (4 Little Falls Road) and Lumis (4 Little Falls Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Fairfield

Fairfield in January
Estimated hotel price
$121
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fairfield in January
Estimated hotel price
$121
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Fairfield in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °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 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.6″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Fairfield, with an average rainfall of 2.9″.

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How to Get to Fairfield

Plane

When flying to Fairfield, you’ll arrive at Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), which is located 15 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Fairfield include Aeromexico, Delta and Lufthansa. The shortest domestic flight to Fairfield departs from San Francisco and takes around 5h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Fairfield, followed by Acela. The train journey from Fairfield 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 Fairfield is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 19 miles from Fairfield. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fairfield, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Fairfield 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 Fairfield, you’ll arrive at Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), which is located 15 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Fairfield include Aeromexico, Delta and Lufthansa. The shortest domestic flight to Fairfield departs from San Francisco and takes around 5h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Fairfield, followed by Acela. The train journey from Fairfield 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 Fairfield is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 19 miles from Fairfield. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

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

Airports near Fairfield

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Airlines serving Fairfield

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
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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
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Where to stay in popular areas of Fairfield

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Hampton Inn & Suites Fairfield
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 123 reviews)
$171+
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Best Western Plus Fairfield Executive Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 373 reviews)
$171+
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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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Doubletree by Hilton Fairfield Hotel & Suites
4 stars
Good (7.5, 352 reviews)
$152+
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Holiday Inn Newark International Airport
3 stars
Good (7.3, 1566 reviews)
$122+
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Renting a car in Fairfield

Renting a car in Fairfield costs $55 per day, on average, or $109 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Fairfield (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. Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Fairfield, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Fairfield costs $55 per day, on average, or $109 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Fairfield (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. Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Fairfield, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.

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