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

Madison travel guide

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You're Going to Love Madison

With a population of 15,845, Madison is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Madison has to offer.

Where to Eat in Madison

If you’re looking for affordable options, Shanghai Jazz (24 Main St.) and Grillera (91 Park Avenue) are great picks.

When to visit Madison

Madison in August
Estimated hotel price
$146
1 night at 3-star hotel
Madison in August
Estimated hotel price
$146
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Madison in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 19.4 °F, with an average temperature of 28.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.7″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Madison, with an average rainfall of 3.4″.

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How to Get to Madison

Plane

When flying to Madison, you’ll arrive at Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), which is located 13 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Madison include Aeromexico, Delta and Lufthansa. The shortest domestic flight to Madison departs from San Francisco and takes around 5h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Madison, followed by Acela. The train journey from Madison to Philadelphia takes 1h 01m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Madison is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 22 miles from Madison. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Madison, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Madison takes 70 miles and will cost you around $26. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 80 miles.

Plane

When flying to Madison, you’ll arrive at Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), which is located 13 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Madison include Aeromexico, Delta and Lufthansa. The shortest domestic flight to Madison departs from San Francisco and takes around 5h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Madison, followed by Acela. The train journey from Madison to Philadelphia takes 1h 01m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Madison is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 22 miles from Madison. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Madison, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Madison takes 70 miles and will cost you around $26. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 80 miles.

Airports near Madison

MMUMorristown
CDWCaldwell Wright

Airlines serving Madison

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Madison

Most booked hotels in Madison

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Hampton Inn Newark Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8, 3252 reviews)
$135+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Newark Liberty International
3 stars
Excellent (8, 2411 reviews)
$142+
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Holiday Inn Newark International Airport
3 stars
Good (7.3, 1566 reviews)
$122+
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Crowne Plaza Newark Airport
3 stars
Good (7.2, 2076 reviews)
$120+
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Robert Treat Hotel
3 stars
Good (7, 2839 reviews)
$147+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newark Airport
4 stars
Good (6.9, 2856 reviews)
$122+
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Renting a car in Madison

Renting a car in Madison costs $48 per day, on average, or $144 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Madison (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Madison is Premium (RAM Pickup or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Madison costs $48 per day, on average, or $144 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Madison (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Madison is Premium (RAM Pickup or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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