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.
Activities & attractions in Newark
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
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 Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Newark departs from Ontario and takes around 1h 26m.
Car
Another option to get to Newark is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 26 miles from Newark. You’ll find branches of Movly and Europcar, among others, in San Francisco.
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 $48 per day, on average, or $145 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 32% cheaper than airport locations in Newark.
Expect to pay $4.77 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 $57.24 and $76.31. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Newark, while also 91% cheaper than other types, on average.