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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 05m.

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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 05m.

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 (8,174 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,552 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,143 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,461 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,021 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,267 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,633 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,058 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,638 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,912 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,499 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,428 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,436 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,354 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,584 reviews)
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Where to stay in Newark

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Newark, with prices from $67 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 40% 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 (8.5, 2597 reviews)
$178+
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Best Western Plus Meadowlands
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2479 reviews)
$190+
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Hyatt House Jersey City
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3830 reviews)
$268+
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Harmony Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2766 reviews)
$130+
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Hampton Inn by Hilton Newark Airport
3 stars
Good (7.9, 3978 reviews)
$137+
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Ramada by Wyndham Jersey City
2 stars
Good (7.9, 2745 reviews)
$163+
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Renting a car in Newark

Renting a car in Newark costs $67 per day, on average, or $202 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 $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65.

Renting a car in Newark costs $67 per day, on average, or $202 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 $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65.

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