Introduction
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 42,573, Newark is a must-see destination in California, United States. 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, Bistro 880 (39900 Balentine Drive) and BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Newark (5699 Mowry Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Newark

Newark in November
Estimated package price
$473
2 travelers
Flight to Newark
3 nights at hotel
Newark in November
Estimated package price
$473
2 travelers
Flight to Newark
3 nights at hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Newark in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 41 °F, with an average temperature of 48.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 3″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Newark, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Newark

Plane

When flying to Newark, you’ll arrive at Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 13 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Newark include Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Newark departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 24m.

Car

Another option to get to Newark is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 27 miles from Newark. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

When flying to Newark, you’ll arrive at Mineta San Jose Airport (SJC), which is located 13 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Newark include Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Newark departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 24m.

Car

Another option to get to Newark is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 27 miles from Newark. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Newark

OAKOakland
SFOSan Francisco
SJCSan Jose

Airlines serving Newark

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,628 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,575 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,097 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,681 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,442 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,525 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,452 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,147 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Newark

Most booked hotels in Newark

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Chase Suite Hotel Newark Fremont
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 872 reviews)
$123+
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Hyatt Regency Santa Clara
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1226 reviews)
$170+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Newark - Fremont
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 746 reviews)
$121+
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Aloft Silicon Valley
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 462 reviews)
$106+
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Hyatt Place San Jose Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 975 reviews)
$114+
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Residence Inn by Marriott Newark Silicon Valley
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 469 reviews)
$110+
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Renting a car in Newark

Renting a car in Newark costs $45 per day, on average, or $135 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 27% cheaper than airport locations in Newark.

Expect to pay $3.33 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 $39.97 and $53.30. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Newark, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Newark costs $45 per day, on average, or $135 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 27% cheaper than airport locations in Newark.

Expect to pay $3.33 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 $39.97 and $53.30. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Newark, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.

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