New Brunswick travel guide

New Brunswick Tourism | New Brunswick Guide

You're Going to Love New Brunswick

With a population of 55,181, New Brunswick 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 New Brunswick has to offer.

Where to Eat in New Brunswick

If you’re looking for affordable options, Old Man Rafferty's - New Brunswick (106 Albany St.) and The Old Bay Restaurant (61 Church St) are great picks.

When to visit New Brunswick

New Brunswick in February
Estimated hotel price
$130
1 night at 3-star hotel
New Brunswick in February
Estimated hotel price
$130
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to New Brunswick in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.8″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in New Brunswick, with an average rainfall of 2.9″.

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How to Get to New Brunswick

Plane

Although New Brunswick doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Morristown (MMU), which is located 22 miles from New Brunswick. The shortest domestic flight to New Brunswick departs from Charlotte and takes around 1h 46m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to New Brunswick. The train journey from New Brunswick to Philadelphia takes 0h 59m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 39m trip. The train station in New Brunswick is called New Brunswick, and is located 0.8 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to New Brunswick is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 31 miles from New Brunswick. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Ace, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to New Brunswick, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to New Brunswick takes 115 miles and will cost you around $10. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 200 miles.

Plane

Although New Brunswick doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Morristown (MMU), which is located 22 miles from New Brunswick. The shortest domestic flight to New Brunswick departs from Charlotte and takes around 1h 46m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to New Brunswick. The train journey from New Brunswick to Philadelphia takes 0h 59m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 39m trip. The train station in New Brunswick is called New Brunswick, and is located 0.8 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to New Brunswick is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 31 miles from New Brunswick. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Ace, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to New Brunswick, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to New Brunswick takes 115 miles and will cost you around $10. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 200 miles.

Airports near New Brunswick

Airlines serving New Brunswick

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (951 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,608 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,175 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (815 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,711 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of New Brunswick

Most booked hotels in New Brunswick

Home2 Suites by Hilton New Brunswick
3 stars
Excellent (9, 463 reviews)
$159+
Rutgers University Inn And Conference Center
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 250 reviews)
$119+
Embassy Suites by Hilton Piscataway Somerset
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 676 reviews)
$140+
Crowne Plaza Edison
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 508 reviews)
$135+
Hyatt Regency New Brunswick
3 stars
Good (7.7, 485 reviews)
$162+
Doubletree by Hilton Somerset Hotel and Conference Center
4 stars
Good (7.7, 426 reviews)
$132+

Renting a car in New Brunswick

Renting a car in New Brunswick costs $61 per day, on average, or $183 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in New Brunswick (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in New Brunswick is Intermediate (Mazda CX-5 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Ford Taurus or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in New Brunswick costs $61 per day, on average, or $183 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in New Brunswick (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in New Brunswick is Intermediate (Mazda CX-5 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Ford Taurus or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.