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

Phillipsburg travel guide

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You're Going to Love Phillipsburg

With a population of 14,950, Phillipsburg is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Phillipsburg has to offer.

When to visit Phillipsburg

Phillipsburg in January
Estimated hotel price
$92
1 night at 3-star hotel
Phillipsburg in January
Estimated hotel price
$92
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Phillipsburg in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 5.2″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Phillipsburg, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.

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How to Get to Phillipsburg

Plane

When flying to Phillipsburg, you’ll arrive at Allentown-Bethlehem (ABE), which is located 13 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Phillipsburg include Allegiant Air, Emirates and Air New Zealand. The shortest domestic flight to Phillipsburg departs from San Francisco and takes around 5h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Phillipsburg, followed by Acela. The train journey from Phillipsburg 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 Phillipsburg is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 63 miles from Phillipsburg. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

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

Plane

When flying to Phillipsburg, you’ll arrive at Allentown-Bethlehem (ABE), which is located 13 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Phillipsburg include Allegiant Air, Emirates and Air New Zealand. The shortest domestic flight to Phillipsburg departs from San Francisco and takes around 5h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Phillipsburg, followed by Acela. The train journey from Phillipsburg 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 Phillipsburg is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 63 miles from Phillipsburg. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

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

Airports near Phillipsburg

ABEAllentown-Bethlehem
PHLPhiladelphia

Airlines serving Phillipsburg

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 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 (9,244 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 (9,968 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 Phillipsburg

Most booked hotels in Phillipsburg

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Hyatt Place Bethlehem
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 912 reviews)
$136+
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Candlewood Suites Bethlehem South
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 704 reviews)
$98+
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Wind Creek Bethlehem
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1509 reviews)
$170+
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Days Hotel by Wyndham Allentown Airport / Lehigh Valley
3 stars
Good (7.2, 2663 reviews)
$83+
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Allentown Dorney Hotel & Suites
2 stars
Good (6.6, 1666 reviews)
$74+
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Americas Best Value Inn Phillipsburg
2 stars
Okay (4.8, 247 reviews)
$100+
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Renting a car in Phillipsburg

Renting a car in Phillipsburg costs $52 per day, on average, or $259 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Phillipsburg (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 Phillipsburg is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 36% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Phillipsburg costs $52 per day, on average, or $259 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Phillipsburg (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 Phillipsburg is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 36% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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