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When to visit
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Where to stay
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Rockaway travel guide

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You're Going to Love Rockaway

With a population of 6,438, Rockaway is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Rockaway has to offer.

Where to Eat in Rockaway

If you’re looking for affordable options, Caffe Navona (147 Us-46) and Rockaway Barn Restaurant (11 Green Pond Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Rockaway

Rockaway in January
Estimated hotel price
$92
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rockaway in January
Estimated hotel price
$92
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Rockaway

Plane

When flying to Rockaway, you’ll arrive at Morristown (MMU), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Rockaway departs from San Francisco and takes around 5h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Rockaway, followed by Acela. The train journey from Rockaway to Philadelphia takes 1h 01m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Rockaway is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 29 miles from Rockaway. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rockaway, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Rockaway takes 70 miles and will cost you around $26. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 80 miles.

Plane

When flying to Rockaway, you’ll arrive at Morristown (MMU), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Rockaway departs from San Francisco and takes around 5h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Rockaway, followed by Acela. The train journey from Rockaway to Philadelphia takes 1h 01m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Rockaway is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 29 miles from Rockaway. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rockaway, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Rockaway takes 70 miles and will cost you around $26. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 80 miles.

Airports near Rockaway

MMUMorristown
CDWCaldwell Wright

Airlines serving Rockaway

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rockaway

Most booked hotels in Rockaway

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Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Rockaway
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 123 reviews)
$133+
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The Madison Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 565 reviews)
$246+
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The Westin Governor Morris, Morristown
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 105 reviews)
$226+
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Hanover Marriott
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 181 reviews)
$233+
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Hyatt Regency Morristown
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 678 reviews)
$189+
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Sheraton Parsippany Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.9, 724 reviews)
$210+
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Renting a car in Rockaway

Renting a car in Rockaway costs $79 per day, on average, or $237 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Rockaway (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Rockaway is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Rockaway costs $79 per day, on average, or $237 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Rockaway (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Rockaway is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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