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 15 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Jersey City departs from Dallas and takes around 3h 13m.

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 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 15 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Jersey City departs from Dallas and takes around 3h 13m.

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 Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Airports near Jersey City

Airlines serving Jersey City

Lufthansa
Good (8,164 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,550 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,129 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,019 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,483 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,628 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,048 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,640 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,903 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,494 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (424 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,433 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,350 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,584 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 $89 to $501 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Jersey City are about 55% 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

Archer Hotel New York
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2534 reviews)
$253+
NH Collection New York Madison Avenue
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2196 reviews)
$253+
Sonesta Simply Suites Jersey City
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2591 reviews)
$175+
Hyatt House Jersey City
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3826 reviews)
$247+
Moxy NYC Chelsea
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2955 reviews)
$215+
The Holland Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2907 reviews)
$202+

Renting a car in Jersey City

Renting a car in Jersey City costs $78 per day, on average, or $234 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $4.24 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 $50.88 and $67.83. Full-size (Dodge Durango or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Jersey City, while also 38% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Jersey City costs $78 per day, on average, or $234 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $4.24 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 $50.88 and $67.83. Full-size (Dodge Durango or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Jersey City, while also 38% cheaper than other types, on average.