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

Toms River travel guide

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You're Going to Love Toms River

With a population of 88,791, Toms River 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Toms River has to offer.

Where to Eat in Toms River

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bahama Breeze - Tom's River (1201 Hooper Ave) and Office Restaurant & Lounge (820 Main St) are great picks.

When to visit Toms River

Toms River in January
Estimated hotel price
$119
1 night at 3-star hotel
Toms River in January
Estimated hotel price
$119
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Toms River 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 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 5.1″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Toms River, with an average rainfall of 3.4″.

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How to Get to Toms River

Plane

Although Toms River doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Atlantic City (ACY), which is located 64 km from Toms River. Philadelphia Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Qatar Airways, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Toms River departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 04m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Toms River, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Toms River to Philadelphia takes 1h 42m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 24m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Toms River is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 91 km from Toms River. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Toms River, including OurBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Toms River takes 193 km and will cost you around $30. From Albany, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 266 km.

Plane

Although Toms River doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Atlantic City (ACY), which is located 64 km from Toms River. Philadelphia Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Qatar Airways, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Toms River departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 04m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Toms River, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Toms River to Philadelphia takes 1h 42m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 24m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Toms River is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 91 km from Toms River. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Toms River, including OurBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Toms River takes 193 km and will cost you around $30. From Albany, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 266 km.

Airports near Toms River

PHLPhiladelphia
ACYAtlantic City

Airlines serving Toms River

KLM
Good (1,437 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,711 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,671 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,040 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,165 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,847 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,086 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,156 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,714 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,522 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,466 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (893 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,619 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,649 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,369 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,130 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,169 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,348 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (11,701 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Toms River

Most booked hotels in Toms River

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Sunrise Motel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 600 reviews)
$105+
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Clarion Hotel & Conference Center
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 365 reviews)
$109+
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Days Hotel Toms River Jersey Shore
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1294 reviews)
$86+
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Hershey Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 996 reviews)
$102+
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Aztec Ocean Resort
2 stars
Good (6.3, 781 reviews)
$86+
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Surfside Motel - Seaside Heights
1 star
Good (6.3, 1019 reviews)
$82+
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Renting a car in Toms River

Renting a car in Toms River costs $67 per day, on average, or $266 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $3.14 per gallon in Toms River (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $37.70 and $50.27. The most frequently booked car type in Toms River is Standard (Chevrolet Large Passenger Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Toms River costs $67 per day, on average, or $266 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $3.14 per gallon in Toms River (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $37.70 and $50.27. The most frequently booked car type in Toms River is Standard (Chevrolet Large Passenger Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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