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

Pennington travel guide

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You're Going to Love Pennington

With a population of 2,598, Pennington is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. Pennington deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Pennington

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bonne Assiette (23 W Delaware Ave) and Camillo's Ristorante Italiano (23 W Delaware Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Pennington

Pennington in December
Estimated hotel price
$116
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pennington in December
Estimated hotel price
$116
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Pennington

Plane

When flying to Pennington, you’ll arrive at Trenton-Mercer (TTN), which is located 6 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Pennington departs from San Francisco and takes around 5h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Pennington, followed by Acela. The train journey from Pennington 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.

Car

Another option to get to Pennington is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 83 km from Pennington. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pennington, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Pennington takes 113 km and will cost you around $26. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 129 km.

Plane

When flying to Pennington, you’ll arrive at Trenton-Mercer (TTN), which is located 6 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Pennington departs from San Francisco and takes around 5h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Pennington, followed by Acela. The train journey from Pennington 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.

Car

Another option to get to Pennington is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 83 km from Pennington. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Pennington, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Pennington takes 113 km and will cost you around $26. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 129 km.

Airports near Pennington

PHLPhiladelphia
TTNTrenton-Mercer

Airlines serving Pennington

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 popular areas of Pennington

Most booked hotels in Pennington

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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ewing Princeton South
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 386 reviews)
$152+
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Hilton Garden Inn Princeton Lawrenceville
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 308 reviews)
$159+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Newtown
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 726 reviews)
$123+
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Courtyard by Marriott Ewing Princeton
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 355 reviews)
$137+
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Hometowne Studios by Red Roof Princeton - Ewing/ Lawrenceville
2 stars
Good (6.1, 217 reviews)
$84+
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Red Roof Inn Princeton - Ewing
2 stars
Okay (5.8, 959 reviews)
$89+
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Renting a car in Pennington

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Pennington (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 Pennington is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Pennington (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 Pennington is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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