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
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 Boston and takes around 1h 24m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Merrick. The train journey from Merrick to Philadelphia takes 1h 02m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 42m 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, Greyhound and OurBus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Merrick takes 90 miles and will cost you around $11. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 220 miles.
Airports near Merrick
Airlines serving Merrick
Where to stay in popular areas of Merrick
Most booked hotels in Merrick
Renting a car in Merrick
Renting a car in Merrick costs $62 per day, on average, or $123 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. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Merrick, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.