With a population of 55 181, New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Old Man Rafferty's - New Brunswick (106 Albany St.) and The Old Bay Restaurant (61 Church St) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to New Brunswick 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 23 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.8″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in New Brunswick, with an average rainfall of 2.9″.
Although New Brunswick doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Morristown (MMU), which is located 35 km from New Brunswick. The shortest domestic flight to New Brunswick departs from Charlotte and takes around 1h 46m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to New Brunswick. The train journey from New Brunswick to Philadelphia takes 1h 11m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $10 for a 1h 42m trip. The train station in New Brunswick is called New Brunswick, and is located 1.2 km from the city center.
Another option to get to New Brunswick is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 49 km from New Brunswick. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to New Brunswick, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to New Brunswick takes 185 km and will cost you around $10. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 435 km.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Rutgers University Inn And Conference Center and Red Carpet Inn - New Brunswick.
Renting a car in New Brunswick costs $53 per day, on average, or $159 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in New Brunswick (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 New Brunswick is Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Volkswagen Passat or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.