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

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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Highlands has to offer.

Where to Eat in Highlands

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bistro Iberia (122 Bay Ave) and Proving Ground Waterfront Dining (56 Shrewsbury Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Highlands

Highlands in December
Estimated hotel price
$173
1 night at 3-star hotel
Highlands in December
Estimated hotel price
$173
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 39 km from Highlands. The shortest domestic flight to Highlands departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 42m.

Car

Another option to get to Highlands is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 39 km from Highlands. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Plane

Although Highlands doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to New York All airports (NYC), which is located 39 km from Highlands. The shortest domestic flight to Highlands departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 42m.

Car

Another option to get to Highlands is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 39 km from Highlands. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Airports near Highlands

Airlines serving Highlands

Lufthansa
Good (8,227 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,570 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,198 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,059 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,533 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,644 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,722 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,653 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,146 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (948 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,969 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,207 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,529 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,466 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,591 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,377 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Highlands

Most booked hotels in Highlands

Oyster Point Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 363 reviews)
$214+
Courtyard by Marriott Lincroft Red Bank
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 125 reviews)
$234+
Molly Pitcher Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 854 reviews)
$180+
The Hub Middletown Red Bank, BW Signature Collection
2 stars
Excellent (8, 687 reviews)
$163+
BeachWalk at Sea Bright
2 stars
Good (7.2, 271 reviews)
$164+
Extended Stay America Suites - Red Bank - Middletown
2 stars
Good (6.3, 716 reviews)
$121+

Renting a car in Highlands

Renting a car in Highlands costs $84 per day, on average, or $253 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86.

Renting a car in Highlands costs $84 per day, on average, or $253 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86.