With a population of 124,969, Elizabeth is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Elizabeth deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Manolo's Restaurant (91 Elizabeth Ave) and Del Porto Ristorante (91 Elizabeth Ave) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Elizabeth in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 24.8 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.2″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Elizabeth, with an average rainfall of 3″.
When flying to Elizabeth, you’ll arrive at Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Elizabeth departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 55m.
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Elizabeth, followed by Acela. The train journey from Elizabeth to Trenton takes 0h 54m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 47m trip.
Another option to get to Elizabeth is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 13 miles from Elizabeth. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in New York.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Elizabeth, including OurBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Elizabeth takes 70 miles and will cost you around $40. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 90 miles.
Renting a car in Elizabeth costs $51 per day, on average, or $102 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Elizabeth (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Elizabeth is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Polestar 2 or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.