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

Newark travel guide

Newark Tourism | Newark Guide

You're Going to Love Newark

With a population of 31,454, Newark is a must-see destination in Delaware, 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 Newark has to offer.

Where to Eat in Newark

If you’re looking for affordable options, Deerfield (507 Thompson Station Road) and Deer Park Tavern (108 W. Main Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Market Kitchen & Bar FKA: Brasserie Grille (100 Continental Dr.) and Brio Italian Grille - Newark - Christiana (305 Christiana Mall Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Newark.

When to visit Newark

Newark in February
Estimated hotel price
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel
Newark in February
Estimated hotel price
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Newark in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °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 4.6″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Newark, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.

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How to Get to Newark

Plane

When flying to Newark, you’ll arrive at Greater Wilmington (ILG), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Newark departs from Myrtle Beach and takes around 1h 39m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Newark, followed by Acela. The train journey from Newark to Baltimore takes 1h 09m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $20 for a 1h 17m trip. The train station in Newark is called Newark Station, and is located 1.0 mile from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Newark is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 119 miles from Newark. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newark, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Allentown, the bus ride to Newark takes 85 miles and will cost you around $46. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 130 miles. The most popular bus station is Newark Park & Ride - De Rte 4 & De Rte 896, located 1.8 miles from downtown Newark. Newark Parking Lot 6 on Christiana Dr is also a commonly used station, and is 0.8 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Newark, you’ll arrive at Greater Wilmington (ILG), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Newark departs from Myrtle Beach and takes around 1h 39m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Newark, followed by Acela. The train journey from Newark to Baltimore takes 1h 09m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $20 for a 1h 17m trip. The train station in Newark is called Newark Station, and is located 1.0 mile from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Newark is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 119 miles from Newark. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newark, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Allentown, the bus ride to Newark takes 85 miles and will cost you around $46. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 130 miles. The most popular bus station is Newark Park & Ride - De Rte 4 & De Rte 896, located 1.8 miles from downtown Newark. Newark Parking Lot 6 on Christiana Dr is also a commonly used station, and is 0.8 miles from the city center.

Airports near Newark

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Airlines serving Newark

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 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 (9,244 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 (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Newark

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Candlewood Suites Newark South - University Area and TownePlace Suites by Marriott Wilmington Newark/Christiana.

Where to stay in popular areas of Newark

Most booked hotels in Newark

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Hyatt Place Newark-Main Street
3 stars
Excellent (9, 107 reviews)
$183+
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Hilton Wilmington Christiana
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 796 reviews)
$160+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Newark - Elkton
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 604 reviews)
$118+
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Baymont by Wyndham Newark at University of Delaware
2 stars
Good (7.6, 1238 reviews)
$83+
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Super 8 by Wyndham New Castle
2 stars
Good (7.2, 201 reviews)
$75+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Pennsville/Wilmington
2 stars
Good (6.7, 1100 reviews)
$64+
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Renting a car in Newark

Renting a car in Newark costs $44 per day, on average, or $131 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 37% cheaper than airport locations in Newark.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Newark (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. Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Newark, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Newark costs $44 per day, on average, or $131 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 37% cheaper than airport locations in Newark.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Newark (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. Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Newark, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car rental agencies in Newark

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

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