Jersey City travel guide
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You're Going to Love Jersey City
With a population of 247,597, Jersey City is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Jersey City has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Jersey City
Tours
Where to Eat in Jersey City
If you’re looking for affordable options, Battello (502 Washington Boulevard) and The Hamilton Inn (708 Jersey Ave.) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Amelia's Bistro - New Jersey (187 Warren Street, Ste. 100) and Hudson Hound - Jersey City (8 Erie St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Jersey City.
When to visit Jersey City
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Jersey City 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 23 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in April, when precipitation is around 4.2″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Jersey City, with an average rainfall of 2.9″.
How to Get to Jersey City
Plane
When flying to Jersey City, you’ll arrive at New York John F Kennedy Airport (JFK), which is located 15 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Jersey City departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 55m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Jersey City, followed by Acela. The train journey from Jersey City 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 Jersey City is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 4 miles from Jersey City. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Jersey City, including OurBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Jersey City takes 70 miles and will cost you around $40. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 90 miles. Jersey City’s bus station is located 1.7 miles from the city center.
Airports near Jersey City
Airlines serving Jersey City
Where to stay in Jersey City
Average rates range from around $318 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $140 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Jersey City
Most booked hotels in Jersey City
Renting a car in Jersey City
Renting a car in Jersey City costs $54 per day, on average, or $163 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Jersey City is the Hertz branch at 49 Mall Drive West, which is 1 mile from the city center.
Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Jersey City (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 Jersey City is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Fiat 500X or similar) are, on average, 81% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Jersey City
Intermediate SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$42/day
Standard SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$43/day