Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Ocean City travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ocean City

With a population of 11,701, Ocean City is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Ocean City deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Ocean City

Ocean City in March
Estimated hotel price
$124
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ocean City in March
Estimated hotel price
$124
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ocean City

Plane

When flying to Ocean City, you’ll arrive at Atlantic City (ACY), which is located 20 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Ocean City departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 42m.

Car

Another option to get to Ocean City is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 172 km from Ocean City. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Plane

When flying to Ocean City, you’ll arrive at Atlantic City (ACY), which is located 20 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Ocean City departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 42m.

Car

Another option to get to Ocean City is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 172 km from Ocean City. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Airports near Ocean City

PHLPhiladelphia
ACYAtlantic City
TTNTrenton-Mercer

Airlines serving Ocean City

Lufthansa
Good (8,216 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,573 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,066 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,475 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,554 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,649 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,656 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (954 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,191 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,603 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,534 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,432 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (429 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,477 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,386 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,040 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ocean City

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Ocean 7 and Biscayne Suites. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Ocean City, with prices from $43 to $1,373 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Ocean City are about 172% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Ocean City by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Ocean City

Most booked hotels in Ocean City

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Harris House by the Beach
2 stars
Excellent (9, 785 reviews)
$166+
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Watson's Regency Suites
3 stars
Excellent (9, 465 reviews)
$194+
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Ocean Manor Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 881 reviews)
$90+
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Biscayne Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 851 reviews)
$156+
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The Forum
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 355 reviews)
$157+
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Pier 4 Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 805 reviews)
$142+
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Renting a car in Ocean City

Renting a car in Ocean City costs $58 per day, on average, or $116 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 46% cheaper than airport locations in Ocean City.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Ocean City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Ocean City is Intermediate (Honda Civic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Ocean City costs $58 per day, on average, or $116 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 46% cheaper than airport locations in Ocean City.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Ocean City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Ocean City is Intermediate (Honda Civic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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