Elizabeth travel guide

Elizabeth Tourism | Elizabeth Guide

You're Going to Love Elizabeth

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.

Where to Eat in Elizabeth

If you’re looking for affordable options, Manolo's Restaurant (91 Elizabeth Ave) and Del Porto Ristorante (91 Elizabeth Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Elizabeth

Elizabeth in February
Estimated hotel price
$144
1 night at 3-star hotel
Elizabeth in February
Estimated hotel price
$144
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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How to Get to Elizabeth

Plane

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.

Train

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.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

Plane

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.

Train

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.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

Airports near Elizabeth

Airlines serving Elizabeth

Lufthansa
Good (7,181 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,352 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,644 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,833 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,873 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,551 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,670 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,900 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,235 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,419 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,338 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,237 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,202 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,300 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Elizabeth

Most booked hotels in Elizabeth

Holiday Inn Express Newark Airport – Elizabeth
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 3245 reviews)
$144+
Hampton Inn Newark Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8, 6288 reviews)
$155+
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Newark Liberty International
3 stars
Good (7.8, 3700 reviews)
$143+
Hilton Newark Airport
3 stars
Good (7.5, 690 reviews)
$159+
Hampton Inn & Suites Newark Airport Elizabeth
3 stars
Good (7.1, 2754 reviews)
$146+
Holiday Inn Newark International Airport
3 stars
Good (7, 1529 reviews)
$100+

Renting a car in Elizabeth

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.

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.