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

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 September
Estimated hotel price
$172
1 night at 3-star hotel
Princeton in September
Estimated hotel price
$172
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 Chicago and takes around 2h 12m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Princeton, followed by Acela. The train journey from Princeton to Philadelphia takes 1h 21m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 43m 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 Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Princeton, including Bus, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Princeton takes 145 km and will cost you around $37. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 360 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 Chicago and takes around 2h 12m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Princeton, followed by Acela. The train journey from Princeton to Philadelphia takes 1h 21m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 43m 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 Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Princeton, including Bus, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Princeton takes 145 km and will cost you around $37. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 360 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

KLM
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Lufthansa
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Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,524 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,045 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,787 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,017 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,017 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,412 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (869 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,454 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,303 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,577 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,060 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,301 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,402 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Princeton

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Princeton Marriott at Forrestal
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 324 reviews)
$173+
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The Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 617 reviews)
$126+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ewing Princeton South
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 415 reviews)
$133+
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Crowne Plaza Princeton - Conference Center By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1088 reviews)
$79+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Philadelphia/Newtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 783 reviews)
$103+
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Hyatt Regency Princeton
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 995 reviews)
$120+
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Renting a car in Princeton

Renting a car in Princeton costs $59 per day, on average, or $118 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Princeton is Full-size (Chevrolet Express 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, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Princeton costs $59 per day, on average, or $118 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Princeton is Full-size (Chevrolet Express 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, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Princeton

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$42/day

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$46/day

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