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 December
Estimated package price
$70
2 travelers
Flight to Jersey City
3 nights at hotel
Jersey City in December
Estimated package price
$70
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 24 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Jersey City departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Jersey City is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 6 km from Jersey City. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, 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 24 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Jersey City departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Jersey City is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 6 km from Jersey City. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Airports near Jersey City

Airlines serving Jersey City

Lufthansa
Good (8,223 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,565 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,194 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,480 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,055 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,529 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,646 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,656 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (951 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,121 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,965 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,210 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,515 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,460 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,587 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,375 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. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Jersey City, with prices from $47 to $680 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Jersey City are about 28% 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

Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 6651 reviews)
$248+
Park Terrace Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2930 reviews)
$338+
Sonesta Simply Suites Jersey City
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2606 reviews)
$197+
Pestana CR7 Times Square
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1842 reviews)
$194+
Courtyard by Marriott Jersey City Newport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1020 reviews)
$288+
Hyatt House Jersey City
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3854 reviews)
$272+

Renting a car in Jersey City

Renting a car in Jersey City costs $82 per day, on average, or $247 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65. Economy (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Jersey City, while also 37% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Jersey City costs $82 per day, on average, or $247 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65. Economy (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Jersey City, while also 37% cheaper than other types, on average.