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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 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 Atlanta and takes around 2h 17m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Princeton, followed by Acela. The train journey from Princeton to Trenton takes 0h 32m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stamford, expect to pay about $6 for a 0h 49m 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 OurBus, Bus and Greyhound. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Princeton takes 145 km and will cost you around $38. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 161 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 Atlanta and takes around 2h 17m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Princeton, followed by Acela. The train journey from Princeton to Trenton takes 0h 32m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stamford, expect to pay about $6 for a 0h 49m 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 OurBus, Bus and Greyhound. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Princeton takes 145 km and will cost you around $38. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 161 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
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KLM
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British Airways
Good (7,945 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,460 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,348 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,936 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,208 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (914 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,683 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,570 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,769 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,999 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (405 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Etihad Airways
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Cathay Pacific
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Where to stay in Princeton

Average rates range from around $148 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $324 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Princeton, with prices from $73 to $437 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Princeton are about 164% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

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)
$132+
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Hampton Inn Princeton
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 685 reviews)
$100+
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Hamilton
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 310 reviews)
$164+
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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)
$145+
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Hyatt Regency Princeton
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1037 reviews)
$143+
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Renting a car in Princeton

Renting a car in Princeton costs $68 per day, on average, or $137 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. 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, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Princeton costs $68 per day, on average, or $137 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. 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, 61% 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

$42/day

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