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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, Blue Point Grill (258 Nassau Street) and Witherspoon Grill (57 Witherspoon Street) are great picks.

When to visit Princeton

Princeton in December
Estimated hotel price
$156
1 night at 3-star hotel
Princeton in December
Estimated hotel price
$156
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 Pittsburgh and takes around 1h 21m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Princeton.

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 Turo and Sixt, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Princeton, including Greyhound, Peter Pan Bus Lines and FlixBus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Princeton takes 90 miles and will cost you around $36. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 90 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 Pittsburgh and takes around 1h 21m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Princeton.

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 Turo and Sixt, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Princeton, including Greyhound, Peter Pan Bus Lines and FlixBus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Princeton takes 90 miles and will cost you around $36. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 90 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

Lufthansa
Good (7,080 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,346 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,918 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,952 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,600 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,810 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,739 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (792 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,240 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,576 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,392 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,366 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,071 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,090 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,282 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,869 reviews)
Etihad Airways
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Where to stay in Princeton

Average rates range from around $210 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $422 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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The Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 582 reviews)
$155+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ewing Princeton South
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 388 reviews)
$151+
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Hilton Garden Inn Princeton Lawrenceville
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 311 reviews)
$165+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Newtown
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 731 reviews)
$125+
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Hyatt Regency Princeton
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 900 reviews)
$190+
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Crowne Plaza Princeton
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1039 reviews)
$130+
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Renting a car in Princeton

Renting a car in Princeton costs $74 per day, on average, or $147 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.44 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 $41.34 and $55.12. The most frequently booked car type in Princeton is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Princeton costs $74 per day, on average, or $147 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.44 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 $41.34 and $55.12. The most frequently booked car type in Princeton is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Princeton

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4 Adults, 2 Bags

$42/day

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$43/day

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