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 January
Estimated hotel price
$151
1 night at 3-star hotel
Newark in January
Estimated hotel price
$151
1 night at 3-star 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. Airlines that fly from the United States to Newark include Air France, Aeromexico and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Newark departs from West Palm Beach and takes around 2h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Newark, followed by Acela. The train journey from Newark to Iselin takes 0h 17m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Trenton, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 00m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city center, Newark Penn Station is the busiest station in Newark. Another popular train station is Newark Liberty International Train Station, located 2 miles from the center.

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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newark, including Bus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Newark takes 100 miles and will cost you around $19. From Boston, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 230 miles. The most popular bus station is Newark Market St At Broad St, located 0.0 miles from downtown Newark. Newark Broad Street is also a commonly used station, and is 0.8 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Newark, you’ll arrive at Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), which is located 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Newark include Air France, Aeromexico and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Newark departs from West Palm Beach and takes around 2h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Newark, followed by Acela. The train journey from Newark to Iselin takes 0h 17m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Trenton, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 00m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city center, Newark Penn Station is the busiest station in Newark. Another popular train station is Newark Liberty International Train Station, located 2 miles from the center.

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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newark, including Bus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Newark takes 100 miles and will cost you around $19. From Boston, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 230 miles. The most popular bus station is Newark Market St At Broad St, located 0.0 miles from downtown Newark. Newark Broad Street is also a commonly used station, and is 0.8 miles from the city center.

Airports near Newark

TEBTeterboro
CDWCaldwell Wright

Airlines serving Newark

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,558 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,500 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,032 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,779 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,007 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (865 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,416 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,564 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,247 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,055 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 reviews)
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Where to stay in Newark

Average rates range from around $201 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $196 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn and Suites Newark Liberty International Airport and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Newark Liberty Int'l Airport. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Newark, with prices from $44 to $1,256 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Newark are about 22% cheaper 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

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Hyatt House Jersey City
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3622 reviews)
$176+
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Harmony Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2070 reviews)
$145+
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Hyatt Regency Jersey City On The Hudson
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2536 reviews)
$214+
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Nyc Homebnb
0 stars
Excellent (8.1, 129 reviews)
$98+
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Hampton Inn by Hilton Newark Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8, 3474 reviews)
$142+
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Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott
4 stars
Good (7.9, 2555 reviews)
$168+
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Renting a car in Newark

Renting a car in Newark costs $60 per day, on average, or $179 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 $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Newark, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Newark costs $60 per day, on average, or $179 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 $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Newark, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

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