Introduction
What to do
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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Activities & attractions in Princeton

Princeton History Walking Tours
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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 Dallas and takes around 3h 13m.

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.

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 Dallas and takes around 3h 13m.

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.

Airports near Princeton

PHLPhiladelphia
TTNTrenton-Mercer

Airlines serving Princeton

Lufthansa
Good (8,163 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,550 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,129 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,019 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,483 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,628 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,048 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,640 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,903 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,215 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,401 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,494 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (424 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,433 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,350 reviews)
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Where to stay in Princeton

Average rates range from around $157 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $417 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Princeton, with prices from $70 to $426 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Princeton are about 185% 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, 92 reviews)
$120+
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Hampton Inn Princeton
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 694 reviews)
$103+
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Nassau Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 524 reviews)
$181+
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Hamilton
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 314 reviews)
$168+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Philadelphia/Newtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 821 reviews)
$125+
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The Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 630 reviews)
$159+
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Renting a car in Princeton

Renting a car in Princeton costs $68 per day, on average, or $135 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $4.24 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 $50.88 and $67.83. The most frequently booked car type in Princeton is Intermediate (Ford Transit Connect or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Rogue or similar) are, on average, 29% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Princeton costs $68 per day, on average, or $135 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $4.24 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 $50.88 and $67.83. The most frequently booked car type in Princeton is Intermediate (Ford Transit Connect or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Rogue or similar) are, on average, 29% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Princeton

Standard SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$57/day

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