Merrick travel guide

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You're Going to Love Merrick

With a population of 22,097, Merrick is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. Merrick deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Merrick

If you’re looking for affordable options, Fabio’s Restaurant (1944 Bayberry Ave) and George Martin's Grillfire (Merrick) (33 Sunrise Hwy) are great picks.

When to visit Merrick

Merrick in October
Estimated hotel price
$136
1 night at 3-star hotel
Merrick in October
Estimated hotel price
$136
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Merrick

Plane

When flying to Merrick, you’ll arrive at New York John F Kennedy Airport (JFK), which is located 12 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Merrick departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 55m.

Train

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Merrick, including OurBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Merrick 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 Merrick, you’ll arrive at New York John F Kennedy Airport (JFK), which is located 12 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Merrick departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 55m.

Train

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

Bus

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

Airports near Merrick

Airlines serving Merrick

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 Merrick

Most booked hotels in Merrick

Hampton Inn & Suites Rockville Centre
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 367 reviews)
$208+
Long Island Marriott
3 stars
Good (7.7, 909 reviews)
$190+
Five Towns Inn - Jfk Airport
2 stars
Good (7.2, 2895 reviews)
$194+
Best Western Bar Harbour Inn
2 stars
Good (7.2, 724 reviews)
$127+
The Freeport Inn and Marina
3 stars
Good (6.6, 614 reviews)
$138+
Ramada by Wyndham Rockville Centre
2 stars
Good (6.2, 1137 reviews)
$131+

Renting a car in Merrick

Renting a car in Merrick costs $60 per day, on average, or $120 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Merrick (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 Merrick is Standard (Chevrolet Trailblazer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Merrick costs $60 per day, on average, or $120 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Merrick (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 Merrick is Standard (Chevrolet Trailblazer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.