Highlands travel guide

Highlands Tourism | Highlands Guide

You're Going to Love Highlands

With a population of 5,005, Highlands is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. Highlands deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Highlands

If you’re looking for affordable options, One Willow (1 Willow St) and Il Lago (122 Bay Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Highlands

Highlands in December
Estimated hotel price
$180
1 night at 3-star hotel
Highlands in December
Estimated hotel price
$180
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Highlands in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °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 Highlands, with an average rainfall of 2.7″.

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How to Get to Highlands

Plane

Although Highlands doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to New York Skyports SPB (NYS), which is located 23 miles from Highlands. The shortest domestic flight to Highlands departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Highlands, followed by Acela. The train journey from Highlands 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 Highlands is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 24 miles from Highlands. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Highlands, including OurBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Highlands takes 70 miles and will cost you around $40. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 90 miles.

Plane

Although Highlands doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to New York Skyports SPB (NYS), which is located 23 miles from Highlands. The shortest domestic flight to Highlands departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Highlands, followed by Acela. The train journey from Highlands 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 Highlands is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 24 miles from Highlands. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Highlands, including OurBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Highlands takes 70 miles and will cost you around $40. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 90 miles.

Airports near Highlands

Airlines serving Highlands

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 Highlands

Most booked hotels in Highlands

Molly Pitcher Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 439 reviews)
$187+
Oyster Point Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 184 reviews)
$196+
Courtyard by Marriott Lincroft Red Bank
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 108 reviews)
$195+
The Hub Middletown Red Bank, BW Signature Collection
2 stars
Excellent (8, 643 reviews)
$110+
Extended Stay America Suites - Red Bank - Middletown
2 stars
Good (6.3, 512 reviews)
$152+

Renting a car in Highlands

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Highlands (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.

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Highlands (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.