Paterson travel guide

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You're Going to Love Paterson

With a population of 146,199, Paterson 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 Paterson has to offer.

Where to Eat in Paterson

If you’re looking for affordable options, Riverside Manor Restaurant & Banquets (27 East 33rd Street) and Mamajuana Cafe Paterson (177 3rd Ave) are great picks. For delicious green meals, La Hacienda (102 McLean Blvd) and DULCE PATRIA (913 Main St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Paterson.

When to visit Paterson

Paterson in February
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel
Paterson in February
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Paterson in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 4.7″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Paterson, with an average rainfall of 3.2″.

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How to Get to Paterson

Plane

When flying to Paterson, you’ll arrive at Caldwell Wright (CDW), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Paterson departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Paterson, followed by Acela. The train journey from Paterson 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 Paterson is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 15 miles from Paterson. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Paterson, including OurBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Paterson 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 Paterson, you’ll arrive at Caldwell Wright (CDW), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Paterson departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Paterson, followed by Acela. The train journey from Paterson 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 Paterson is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 15 miles from Paterson. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in New York.

Bus

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

Airports near Paterson

Airlines serving Paterson

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 Paterson

Most booked hotels in Paterson

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Clifton/Rutherford
3 stars
Good (7.5, 1703 reviews)
$119+
Days Inn by Wyndham Wayne
2 stars
Good (6.6, 1520 reviews)
$71+
Ramada by Wyndham Rochelle Park Near Paramus
2 stars
Good (6.5, 962 reviews)
$100+
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Clifton NJ
2 stars
Good (6.2, 574 reviews)
$113+
Ramada by Wyndham Fairfield NJ
2 stars
Good (6.1, 349 reviews)
$70+

Renting a car in Paterson

Renting a car in Paterson costs $69 per day, on average, or $206 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Paterson (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 Paterson is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Fiat 500X or similar) are, on average, 82% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Paterson costs $69 per day, on average, or $206 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Paterson (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 Paterson is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Fiat 500X or similar) are, on average, 82% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.