Merrick travel guide

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You're Going to Love Merrick

With a population of 22,097, Merrick is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. Merrick deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Merrick

If you’re looking for affordable options, George Martin's Grillfire (Merrick) (33 Sunrise Hwy) and La Piazza - Merrick (2191 Merrick Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Merrick

Merrick in January
Estimated hotel price
$155
1 night at 3-star hotel
Merrick in January
Estimated hotel price
$155
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Merrick

Plane

When flying to Merrick, you’ll arrive at New York John F Kennedy Airport (JFK), which is located 12 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Merrick departs from Miami and takes around 3h 01m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Merrick, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Merrick to Philadelphia takes 1h 02m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $10 for a 2h 17m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Merrick is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 24 miles from Merrick. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Merrick, including Megabus, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Merrick takes 110 miles and will cost you around $7. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 270 miles.

Plane

When flying to Merrick, you’ll arrive at New York John F Kennedy Airport (JFK), which is located 12 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Merrick departs from Miami and takes around 3h 01m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Merrick, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Merrick to Philadelphia takes 1h 02m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $10 for a 2h 17m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Merrick is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 24 miles from Merrick. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Merrick, including Megabus, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Merrick takes 110 miles and will cost you around $7. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 270 miles.

Airports near Merrick

Airlines serving Merrick

Lufthansa
Good (4,677 reviews)
KLM
Good (855 reviews)
SWISS
Good (933 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,522 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,619 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,305 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,583 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,951 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,476 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,834 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (873 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,174 reviews)
LOT
Good (684 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (824 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Merrick

Most booked hotels in Merrick

Hampton Inn & Suites Rockville Centre
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 312 reviews)
$271+
Long Island Marriott
3 stars
Good (7.3, 612 reviews)
$199+
Five Towns Inn - Jfk Airport
2 stars
Good (7.2, 2775 reviews)
$215+
Best Western Bar Harbour Inn
2 stars
Good (7, 637 reviews)
$155+
The Freeport Inn and Marina
3 stars
Good (6.8, 601 reviews)
$138+
Ramada by Wyndham Rockville Centre
2 stars
Good (6.4, 1118 reviews)
$153+

Renting a car in Merrick

Renting a car in Merrick costs $64 per day, on average, or $128 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Merrick (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. The most frequently booked car type in Merrick is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Merrick costs $64 per day, on average, or $128 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Merrick (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. The most frequently booked car type in Merrick is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.