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 December
Estimated hotel price
$145
1 night at 3-star hotel
Princeton in December
Estimated hotel price
$145
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 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Princeton, followed by Acela. The train journey from Princeton to Philadelphia takes 0h 56m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 24m 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 Ace and Turo, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Princeton, including OurBus, Bus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Princeton takes 193 km and will cost you around $21. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $48 for a journey of 233 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 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Princeton, followed by Acela. The train journey from Princeton to Philadelphia takes 0h 56m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 24m 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 Ace and Turo, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Princeton, including OurBus, Bus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Princeton takes 193 km and will cost you around $21. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $48 for a journey of 233 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
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,676 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,642 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,023 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,145 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,834 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,059 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,137 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,699 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,452 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,516 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,581 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (888 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,351 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,116 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,629 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,343 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,162 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,424 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
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Where to stay in Princeton

Average rates range from around $132 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $288 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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Nassau Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 465 reviews)
$180+
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Candlewood Suites Lawrenceville - Princeton By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 62 reviews)
$113+
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Hamilton
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 300 reviews)
$139+
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The Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 621 reviews)
$106+
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Hyatt Regency Princeton
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1003 reviews)
$113+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Philadelphia/Newtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 789 reviews)
$108+
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Renting a car in Princeton

Renting a car in Princeton costs $107 per day, on average, or $215 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.16 and $50.88. 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, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Princeton costs $107 per day, on average, or $215 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.16 and $50.88. 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, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Princeton

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$48/day

Intermediate SUV

Full-size SUV

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$67/day

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