Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Highlands travel guide

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You're Going to Love Highlands

With a population of 5,005, Highlands is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Highlands to see all of its attractions.

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 November
Estimated hotel price
$198
1 night at 3-star hotel
Highlands in November
Estimated hotel price
$198
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 All airports (NYC), which is located 24 miles from Highlands. The shortest domestic flight to Highlands departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 34m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Highlands, followed by Acela. The train journey from Highlands to Trenton takes 0h 51m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $11 for a 5h 31m 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 Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Highlands, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Highlands takes 80 miles and will cost you around $19. From Albany, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 150 miles.

Plane

Although Highlands doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to New York All airports (NYC), which is located 24 miles from Highlands. The shortest domestic flight to Highlands departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 34m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Highlands, followed by Acela. The train journey from Highlands to Trenton takes 0h 51m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $11 for a 5h 31m 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 Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Highlands, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Highlands takes 80 miles and will cost you around $19. From Albany, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 150 miles.

Airports near Highlands

TEBTeterboro
MMUMorristown

Airlines serving Highlands

Lufthansa
Good (7,416 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,373 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,963 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,969 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,926 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,926 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,159 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,487 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,117 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,254 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,901 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (998 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Highlands

Most booked hotels in Highlands

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Oyster Point Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 314 reviews)
$385+
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Molly Pitcher Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 782 reviews)
$240+
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The Hub Middletown Red Bank, BW Signature Collection
2 stars
Excellent (8, 654 reviews)
$143+
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Courtyard by Marriott Lincroft Red Bank
3 stars
Good (7.6, 124 reviews)
$253+
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BeachWalk at Sea Bright
2 stars
Good (7.2, 203 reviews)
$105+
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Extended Stay America Suites - Red Bank - Middletown
2 stars
Good (6.4, 701 reviews)
$123+
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Renting a car in Highlands

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93.

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