Princeton travel guide
Princeton Tourism | Princeton Guide
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.
Where to Eat in Princeton
If you’re looking for affordable options, Blue Point Grill (258 Nassau Street) and Witherspoon Grill (57 Witherspoon Street) are great picks.
When to visit Princeton
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 Charlotte and takes around 1h 45m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Princeton, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Princeton to Philadelphia takes 1h 21m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $10 for a 1h 39m 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 Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Princeton, including Megabus, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Princeton takes 115 miles and will cost you around $10. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 270 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.
Airlines serving Princeton
Where to stay in Princeton
Average rates range from around $211 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $376 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Princeton
Most booked hotels in Princeton
Renting a car in Princeton
Renting a car in Princeton costs $69 per day, on average, or $139 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Princeton is Intermediate (Nissan Kicks or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.