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, Vinum Wine Bar & Restaurant (2025 Newpark Mall) and Pier 98 Sushi Bar & Grill (6225 Jarvis Ave) are great picks.
When to visit Newark
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″.
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 Air France, Aeromexico and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Newark departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 20m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Newark. The train journey from Newark to Santa Clara takes 1h 02m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Jose, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 14m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Newark is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 44 km from Newark. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Fox, among others, in San Francisco.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newark, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Busbud. From Oakland, the bus ride to Newark takes 32 km and will cost you around $16. From Sacramento, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 185 km.
Airlines serving Newark
Where to stay in popular areas of Newark
Most booked hotels in Newark
Renting a car in Newark
Renting a car in Newark costs $35 per day, on average, or $104 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 81% cheaper than airport locations in Newark.
Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Newark is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Chevrolet Impala or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.