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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
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Princeton travel guide

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You're Going to Love Princeton

With a population of 12.307, Princeton is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Princeton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Princeton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bahama Breeze – Princeton (3535 Us 1) and Trattoria Procaccini (354 Nassau St) are great picks.

When to visit Princeton

Princeton in January
Estimated hotel price
$153
1 night at 3-star hotel
Princeton in January
Estimated hotel price
$153
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Princeton

Plane

When flying to Princeton, you’ll arrive at Trenton-Mercer (TTN), which is located 15 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Princeton departs from Cleveland and takes around 1h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Princeton, followed by Acela. The train journey from Princeton to Trenton takes 0h 51m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 57m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Princeton is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 73 km from Princeton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Princeton, including OurBus, Bus and CoachRun. From Hartford, the bus ride to Princeton takes 249 km and will cost you around $46. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 386 km. The most popular bus station is Princeton Palmer Sq - Nassau St at Witherspoon St, located 0.2 km from downtown Princeton. Princeton 76 Nassau St is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Princeton, you’ll arrive at Trenton-Mercer (TTN), which is located 15 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Princeton departs from Cleveland and takes around 1h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Princeton, followed by Acela. The train journey from Princeton to Trenton takes 0h 51m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 57m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Princeton is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 73 km from Princeton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Princeton, including OurBus, Bus and CoachRun. From Hartford, the bus ride to Princeton takes 249 km and will cost you around $46. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 386 km. The most popular bus station is Princeton Palmer Sq - Nassau St at Witherspoon St, located 0.2 km from downtown Princeton. Princeton 76 Nassau St is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 km from the city center.

Airports near Princeton

PHLPhiladelphia
TTNTrenton-Mercer

Airlines serving Princeton

Lufthansa
Good (7,940 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,508 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,906 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,326 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,438 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,926 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,191 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,579 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,635 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,756 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,957 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,218 reviews)
Etihad Airways
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Cathay Pacific
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Where to stay in Princeton

Average rates range from around $147 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $356 and up for a 5-star experience.

Most popular hotel in Princeton by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Princeton

Most booked hotels in Princeton

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Candlewood Suites Lawrenceville - Princeton By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 74 reviews)
$122+
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Nassau Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 505 reviews)
$181+
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Hamilton
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 310 reviews)
$145+
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Hampton Inn Princeton
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 685 reviews)
$102+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Philadelphia/Newtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 815 reviews)
$154+
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The Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 627 reviews)
$129+
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Renting a car in Princeton

Renting a car in Princeton costs $69 per day, on average, or $138 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $4.47 per gallon in Princeton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.60 and $71.47. The most frequently booked car type in Princeton is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Luxury rental cars (Class Luxury Car or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Princeton costs $69 per day, on average, or $138 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $4.47 per gallon in Princeton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.60 and $71.47. The most frequently booked car type in Princeton is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Luxury rental cars (Class Luxury Car or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Princeton

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2 Adults, 2 Bags

$41/day

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Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$41/day

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