Introduction
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. Newark deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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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 Duke's Southern Table (11 Clinton St.) are great picks.

When to visit Newark

Newark in April
Estimated hotel price
$152
1 night at 3-star hotel
Newark in April
Estimated hotel price
$152
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 Aeromexico, Delta and Lufthansa. The shortest domestic flight to Newark departs from San Francisco and takes around 5h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Newark, followed by Acela. The train journey from Newark to Philadelphia takes 1h 01m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 37m 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 Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newark, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Newark takes 70 miles and will cost you around $26. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 80 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 Aeromexico, Delta and Lufthansa. The shortest domestic flight to Newark departs from San Francisco and takes around 5h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Newark, followed by Acela. The train journey from Newark to Philadelphia takes 1h 01m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 37m 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 Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Newark, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Newark takes 70 miles and will cost you around $26. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 80 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
NYSNew York Skyports SPB

Airlines serving Newark

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Newark

Average rates range from around $206 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $196 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Newark, with prices from $61 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 15% 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

Most booked hotels in Newark

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Hyatt House Jersey City
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 3491 reviews)
$283+
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Harmony Suites Secaucus Meadowlands
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1785 reviews)
$174+
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Hampton Inn Newark Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8, 3252 reviews)
$135+
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Hyatt Regency Jersey City On The Hudson
4 stars
Excellent (8, 2474 reviews)
$282+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Newark Liberty International
3 stars
Excellent (8, 2411 reviews)
$142+
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Ramada by Wyndham Jersey City
2 stars
Good (7.4, 2322 reviews)
$165+
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Renting a car in Newark

Renting a car in Newark costs $69 per day, on average, or $138 if you want to rent if for 2 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 Budget branch at 132 Carson Road Third Floor, which is 4 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. 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 Luxury rental cars (Cadillac Escalade or similar) are, on average, 2% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Newark costs $69 per day, on average, or $138 if you want to rent if for 2 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 Budget branch at 132 Carson Road Third Floor, which is 4 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. 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 Luxury rental cars (Cadillac Escalade or similar) are, on average, 2% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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