Avalon travel guide

Avalon Tourism | Avalon Guide

You're Going to Love Avalon

With a population of 1,283, Avalon is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Avalon deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Avalon

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Diving Horse (2109 Dune Drive) and La Vecchia Fontana (700 First Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Avalon

Avalon in March
Estimated hotel price
$175
1 night at 3-star hotel
Avalon in March
Estimated hotel price
$175
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Avalon

Plane

Although Avalon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Atlantic City (ACY), which is located 26 miles from Avalon. Philadelphia Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, ITA Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Avalon departs from Houston and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Avalon, followed by Acela. The train journey from Avalon to Newark takes 0h 33m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Brunswick, expect to pay about $4 for a 0h 52m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Avalon is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 121 miles from Avalon. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Avalon, including Megabus, Bus and OurBus. From New York, the bus ride to Avalon takes 90 miles and will cost you around $16. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 120 miles.

Plane

Although Avalon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Atlantic City (ACY), which is located 26 miles from Avalon. Philadelphia Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, ITA Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Avalon departs from Houston and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Avalon, followed by Acela. The train journey from Avalon to Newark takes 0h 33m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Brunswick, expect to pay about $4 for a 0h 52m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Avalon is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 121 miles from Avalon. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Avalon, including Megabus, Bus and OurBus. From New York, the bus ride to Avalon takes 90 miles and will cost you around $16. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 120 miles.

Airports near Avalon

Airlines serving Avalon

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,652 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (399 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (715 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Avalon

Most booked hotels in Avalon

Icona Avalon
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 124 reviews)
$312+
Beachcomber Resort
3 stars
Excellent (9, 62 reviews)
$191+
White Caps Motel
2 stars
Good (7.1, 389 reviews)
$104+
Desert Sand Resort
2 stars
Good (7, 4 reviews)
$214+
The Reeds at Shelter Haven
4 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$294+
Hyland Motor Inn
2 stars
Good (6.8, 507 reviews)
$119+

Renting a car in Avalon

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Avalon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Avalon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.