Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Jersey City travel guide

Jersey City Tourism | Jersey City Guide

You're Going to Love Jersey City

With a population of 247,597, Jersey City 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 Jersey City has to offer.

Where to Eat in Jersey City

If you’re looking for affordable options, Hudson & Co (3 Second Street, Suite 150) and Felina Steak- Jersey City (2 Chapel Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Jersey City

Jersey City in January
Estimated hotel price
$210
1 night at 3-star hotel
Jersey City in January
Estimated hotel price
$210
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Jersey City in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in April, when precipitation is around 4.2″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Jersey City, with an average rainfall of 2.9″.

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How to Get to Jersey City

Plane

When flying to Jersey City, you’ll arrive at New York John F Kennedy Airport (JFK), which is located 15 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Jersey City departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 39m.

Car

Another option to get to Jersey City is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 4 miles from Jersey City. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Plane

When flying to Jersey City, you’ll arrive at New York John F Kennedy Airport (JFK), which is located 15 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Jersey City departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 39m.

Car

Another option to get to Jersey City is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 4 miles from Jersey City. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Airports near Jersey City

Airlines serving Jersey City

Lufthansa
Good (8,032 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,526 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,008 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,419 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,399 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,964 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,222 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,595 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,762 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (922 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,801 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,096 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,196 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,400 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,346 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,445 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,262 reviews)
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Where to stay in Jersey City

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Jersey City - Holland Tunnel By IHG and Haiban Inn.

Most popular hotel in Jersey City by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Jersey City

Most booked hotels in Jersey City

Luma Hotel - Times Square
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 5436 reviews)
$367+
Club Quarters Hotel Grand Central
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 4560 reviews)
$247+
Canopy by Hilton Jersey City Arts District
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 682 reviews)
$280+
Sonesta Simply Suites Jersey City
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2560 reviews)
$181+
NH Collection New York Madison Avenue
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2189 reviews)
$275+
The Holland Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2898 reviews)
$211+

Renting a car in Jersey City

Renting a car in Jersey City costs $88 per day, on average, or $263 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $4.81 per gallon in Jersey City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Jersey City is Premium (BMW X3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Jersey City costs $88 per day, on average, or $263 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $4.81 per gallon in Jersey City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Jersey City is Premium (BMW X3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.