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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 February
Estimated hotel price
$152
1 night at 3-star hotel
Princeton in February
Estimated hotel price
$152
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 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Princeton departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 06m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Princeton, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Princeton to Philadelphia takes 1h 25m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 22m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Princeton is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 45 miles 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 FlixBus, OurBus and Bus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Princeton takes 90 miles and will cost you around $17. From New Haven, the ticket costs about $43 for a journey of 115 miles. The most popular bus station is Princeton Palmer Sq - Nassau St at Witherspoon St, located 0.1 miles from downtown Princeton. Princeton 76 Nassau St is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Princeton, you’ll arrive at Trenton-Mercer (TTN), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Princeton departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 06m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Princeton, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Princeton to Philadelphia takes 1h 25m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 22m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Princeton is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 45 miles 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 FlixBus, OurBus and Bus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Princeton takes 90 miles and will cost you around $17. From New Haven, the ticket costs about $43 for a journey of 115 miles. The most popular bus station is Princeton Palmer Sq - Nassau St at Witherspoon St, located 0.1 miles from downtown Princeton. Princeton 76 Nassau St is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 miles from the city center.

Airports near Princeton

PHLPhiladelphia
TTNTrenton-Mercer

Airlines serving Princeton

KLM
Good (1,467 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,828 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,778 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,258 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,244 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,889 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,403 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,542 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,746 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,539 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,703 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,780 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,370 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,193 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,992 reviews)
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Where to stay in Princeton

Average rates range from around $130 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $304 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, 66 reviews)
$109+
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Nassau Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 479 reviews)
$199+
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Princeton Marriott at Forrestal
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 332 reviews)
$165+
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Hamilton
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 303 reviews)
$137+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Philadelphia/Newtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 798 reviews)
$104+
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Hampton Inn Princeton
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 677 reviews)
$82+
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Renting a car in Princeton

Renting a car in Princeton costs $76 per day, on average, or $151 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in Princeton is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica 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 $76 per day, on average, or $151 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in Princeton is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica 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

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$37/day

Economy

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$40/day

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