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

Jersey City travel guide

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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 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Jersey City, followed by Acela. The train journey from Jersey City to Trenton takes 0h 51m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Princeton Junction, expect to pay about $6 for a 1h 04m trip.

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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Jersey City, including OurBus, Bus and FlixBus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Jersey City takes 90 miles and will cost you around $17. From Albany, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 150 miles. Jersey City’s bus station is located 1.7 miles from the city center.

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 30m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Jersey City, followed by Acela. The train journey from Jersey City to Trenton takes 0h 51m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Princeton Junction, expect to pay about $6 for a 1h 04m trip.

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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Jersey City, including OurBus, Bus and FlixBus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Jersey City takes 90 miles and will cost you around $17. From Albany, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 150 miles. Jersey City’s bus station is located 1.7 miles from the city center.

Airports near Jersey City

TEBTeterboro
CDWCaldwell Wright

Airlines serving Jersey City

KLM
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Lufthansa
Good (7,872 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,825 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,357 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,289 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,906 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,157 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,555 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,500 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,546 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,725 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,853 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (396 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,430 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,182 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
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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. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Jersey City, with prices from $87 to $522 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Jersey City are about 35% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Jersey City by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Jersey City

Most booked hotels in Jersey City

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citizenM New York Bowery
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 3441 reviews)
$225+
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Club Quarters Hotel Grand Central, New York
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 4398 reviews)
$224+
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Canopy by Hilton Jersey City Arts District
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 671 reviews)
$247+
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Holland Hotel Free Parking Jersey City
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2868 reviews)
$168+
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Sonesta Simply Suites Jersey City
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2523 reviews)
$167+
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NH Collection New York Madison Avenue
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2157 reviews)
$265+
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Renting a car in Jersey City

Renting a car in Jersey City costs $55 per day, on average, or $165 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41. The most frequently booked car type in Jersey City is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Jersey City costs $55 per day, on average, or $165 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41. The most frequently booked car type in Jersey City is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Jersey City

Standard SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$50/day

Standard SUV

Minivan

5 Adults, 5 Bags

$52/day

Minivan
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