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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Summit travel guide

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You're Going to Love Summit

With a population of 21,457, Summit is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. Summit deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Summit

If you’re looking for affordable options, Summit House - Summit, NJ (395 Springfield Ave) and La Focaccia (523 Morris Ave.) are great picks.

When to visit Summit

Summit in August
Estimated hotel price
$167
1 night at 3-star hotel
Summit in August
Estimated hotel price
$167
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Summit

Plane

When flying to Summit, you’ll arrive at Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), which is located 16 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Summit include Aeromexico, Delta and Lufthansa. The shortest domestic flight to Summit departs from San Francisco and takes around 5h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Summit, followed by Acela. The train journey from Summit 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 Summit is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 32 km from Summit. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Summit, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Summit takes 113 km and will cost you around $26. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 129 km.

Plane

When flying to Summit, you’ll arrive at Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), which is located 16 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Summit include Aeromexico, Delta and Lufthansa. The shortest domestic flight to Summit departs from San Francisco and takes around 5h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Summit, followed by Acela. The train journey from Summit 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 Summit is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 32 km from Summit. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Summit, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Summit takes 113 km and will cost you around $26. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 129 km.

Airports near Summit

MMUMorristown
CDWCaldwell Wright

Airlines serving Summit

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 Summit

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Debary Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 319 reviews)
$179+
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Hampton Inn Newark Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8, 3252 reviews)
$135+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Newark Liberty International
3 stars
Excellent (8, 2411 reviews)
$142+
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Holiday Inn Newark International Airport
3 stars
Good (7.3, 1566 reviews)
$122+
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The Grand Summit Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.3, 144 reviews)
$247+
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Crowne Plaza Newark Airport
3 stars
Good (7.2, 2076 reviews)
$120+
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Renting a car in Summit

Renting a car in Summit costs $59 per day, on average, or $119 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Summit (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 Summit is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Summit costs $59 per day, on average, or $119 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Summit (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 Summit is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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