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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, Battello (502 Washington Boulevard) and The Hamilton Inn (708 Jersey Ave.) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Amelia's Bistro - New Jersey (187 Warren Street, Ste. 100) and Hudson Hound - Jersey City (8 Erie St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Jersey City.

When to visit Jersey City

Jersey City in March
Estimated package price
$486
2 travelers
Flight to Jersey City
3 nights at hotel
Jersey City in March
Estimated package price
$486
2 travelers
Flight to Jersey City
3 nights at 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. Airlines that fly from the United States to Jersey City include American Airlines, Finnair and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Jersey City departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 37m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Jersey City. The train journey from Jersey City to Philadelphia takes 1h 01m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 22m 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 Bus, OurBus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Jersey City takes 80 miles and will cost you around $38. From Boston, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 230 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. Airlines that fly from the United States to Jersey City include American Airlines, Finnair and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Jersey City departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 37m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Jersey City. The train journey from Jersey City to Philadelphia takes 1h 01m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 22m 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 Bus, OurBus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Jersey City takes 80 miles and will cost you around $38. From Boston, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 230 miles. Jersey City’s bus station is located 1.7 miles from the city center.

Airports near Jersey City

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NYSNew York Skyports SPB

Airlines serving Jersey City

Lufthansa
Good (7,203 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,084 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,973 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,884 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,853 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,471 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (807 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,660 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,089 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,341 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,301 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,911 reviews)
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Where to stay in Jersey City

Average rates range from around $360 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $140 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Jersey City, with prices from $27 to $4,955 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Jersey City are about 12% cheaper 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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Canopy by Hilton Jersey City Arts District
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 606 reviews)
$245+
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Hyatt House Jersey City
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3535 reviews)
$247+
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Pod Times Square
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 12915 reviews)
$153+
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Sonesta Simply Suites Jersey City
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2205 reviews)
$188+
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Hyatt Regency Jersey City On The Hudson
4 stars
Excellent (8, 2509 reviews)
$241+
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Hyatt Place New York City/Times Square
4 stars
Good (7.8, 8213 reviews)
$222+
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Renting a car in Jersey City

Renting a car in Jersey City costs $71 per day, on average, or $213 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Jersey City is the Hertz branch at 49 Mall Drive West, which is 1 mile from the city center.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Jersey City is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Jersey City costs $71 per day, on average, or $213 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Jersey City is the Hertz branch at 49 Mall Drive West, which is 1 mile from the city center.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Jersey City is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Jersey City

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

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Budget

Avis

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