Introduction
What to do
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 277,140, Newark is the largest city in New Jersey, United States by the number of inhabitants. 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.

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Where to Eat in Newark

The Ironbound is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Newark. These include popular favorites such as Spanish Tavern - Newark (103 Mcwhorter St), Fornos of Spain (47 Ferry St.) and Sol-Mar (263 Ferry St). If you’re looking for affordable options, Allegro Seafood Grill (58 Kossuth St) and Casa Nova Grill (Brazilian Rodízio) (264 Ferry St) are great picks.

When to visit Newark

Newark in February
Estimated package price
$161
2 travelers
Flight to Newark
3 nights at hotel
Newark in February
Estimated package price
$161
2 travelers
Flight to Newark
3 nights at hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Newark in July, when the average temperature is 77 °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 24.8 °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 Newark, with an average rainfall of 2.9″.

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How to Get to Newark

Plane

When flying to Newark, you’ll arrive at Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Newark departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 37m.

Car

Another option to get to Newark is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 10 miles from Newark. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Plane

When flying to Newark, you’ll arrive at Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Newark departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 37m.

Car

Another option to get to Newark is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 10 miles from Newark. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Airports near Newark

TEBTeterboro
CDWCaldwell Wright

Airlines serving Newark

Lufthansa
Good (8,039 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,526 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,028 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,395 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,409 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,964 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,224 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,596 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,775 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (923 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,576 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,809 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,131 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,402 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (411 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,448 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,358 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,272 reviews)
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Where to stay in Newark

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn and Suites Newark Liberty International Airport and Howard Johnson by Wyndham Newark Airport. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Newark, with prices from $66 to $4,955 per night. Weequahic is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Newark are about 36% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Downtown - In Newark’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Courtyard by Marriott Newark Downtown, TRYP by Wyndham Newark Downtown and Robert Treat Hotel.

Downtown - In Newark’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Courtyard by Marriott Newark Downtown, TRYP by Wyndham Newark Downtown and Robert Treat Hotel.
Most popular hotel in Newark by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Newark

Most booked hotels in Newark

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Sonesta Simply Suites Jersey City
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2564 reviews)
$238+
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The Holland Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2898 reviews)
$240+
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Harmony Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2684 reviews)
$144+
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Hyatt Regency Jersey City On The Hudson
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2576 reviews)
$285+
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Hampton Inn by Hilton Newark Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8, 3912 reviews)
$138+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Jersey City North - Hoboken By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8, 1273 reviews)
$165+
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Renting a car in Newark

Renting a car in Newark costs $66 per day, on average, or $197 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Newark is the Ace branch at 408 Carnegie Avenue, which is 3 miles from the city center.

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Newark is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) are, on average, 10% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Newark costs $66 per day, on average, or $197 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Newark is the Ace branch at 408 Carnegie Avenue, which is 3 miles from the city center.

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Newark is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) are, on average, 10% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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