Merrick travel guide

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You're Going to Love Merrick

With a population of 22,097, Merrick is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. Merrick deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Merrick

If you’re looking for affordable options, George Martin's Grillfire (Merrick) (33 Sunrise Hwy) and La Piazza - Merrick (2191 Merrick Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Merrick

Merrick in January
Estimated hotel price
$155
1 night at 3-star hotel
Merrick in January
Estimated hotel price
$155
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Merrick

Plane

When flying to Merrick, you’ll arrive at New York John F Kennedy Airport (JFK), which is located 12 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Merrick departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 03m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Merrick, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Merrick to Philadelphia takes 1h 02m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 50m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Merrick is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 24 miles from Merrick. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Merrick, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Merrick takes 115 miles and will cost you around $10. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 270 miles.

Plane

When flying to Merrick, you’ll arrive at New York John F Kennedy Airport (JFK), which is located 12 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Merrick departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 03m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Merrick, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Merrick to Philadelphia takes 1h 02m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 50m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Merrick is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 24 miles from Merrick. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Merrick, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Merrick takes 115 miles and will cost you around $10. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 270 miles.

Airports near Merrick

Airlines serving Merrick

Lufthansa
Good (4,690 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (953 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,609 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,262 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,583 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,107 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,436 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,971 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,971 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (857 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (816 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (927 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,167 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Merrick

Most booked hotels in Merrick

Hampton Inn & Suites Rockville Centre
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 317 reviews)
$303+
Long Island Marriott
3 stars
Good (7.3, 601 reviews)
$192+
Five Towns Inn - Jfk Airport
2 stars
Good (7.2, 2807 reviews)
$300+
Best Western Bar Harbour Inn
2 stars
Good (7.1, 620 reviews)
$169+
The Freeport Inn and Marina
3 stars
Good (6.8, 587 reviews)
$143+
Ramada by Wyndham Rockville Centre
2 stars
Good (6.3, 1088 reviews)
$144+

Renting a car in Merrick

Renting a car in Merrick costs $49 per day, on average, or $98 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Merrick (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 Merrick is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Merrick costs $49 per day, on average, or $98 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Merrick (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 Merrick is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.