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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Orale Mexican Kitchen - Jersey City (341 Grove St.) and Battello (502 Washington Boulevard) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Hudson Hound - Jersey City (8 Erie St) and Freetown Road (640 Newark Ave) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Jersey City.
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″.
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 34m.
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Jersey City, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Jersey City to Philadelphia takes 1h 08m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bridgeport, expect to pay about $5 for a 1h 33m trip.
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 Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Jersey City, including Megabus, Bus and FlixBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Jersey City takes 115 miles and will cost you around $10. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 275 miles. Jersey City’s bus station is located 1.7 miles from the city center.
Average rates range from around $439 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $140 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Jersey City costs $57 per day, on average, or $171 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget 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 $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. Mini (Chrysler Voyager or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Jersey City, while also 74% cheaper than other types, on average.