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. Toms River deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Toms River

If you’re looking for affordable options, Social 37 (2 Route 37 W Unit 2B) and Artisan's Restaurant & Brewery (1171 Hooper Ave.) are great picks. For delicious green meals, L'Osteria (1922 Hooper Ave unit 1) and Dina's Bistro (2008 Nj-37) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Toms River.

When to visit Toms River

Toms River in November
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel
Toms River in November
Estimated hotel price
$125
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 40 miles from Toms River. Philadelphia Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Toms River departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Toms River, followed by Acela. The train journey from Toms River 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 Toms River is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 57 miles from Toms River. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in New York.

Bus

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

Plane

Although Toms River doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Atlantic City (ACY), which is located 40 miles from Toms River. Philadelphia Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Toms River departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Toms River, followed by Acela. The train journey from Toms River 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 Toms River is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 57 miles from Toms River. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in New York.

Bus

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

Airports near Toms River

Airlines serving Toms River

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 Toms River

Most booked hotels in Toms River

Clarion Hotel & Conference Center
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 299 reviews)
$143+
Hilton Garden Inn Lakewood
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 239 reviews)
$225+
Days Hotel Toms River Jersey Shore
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1217 reviews)
$100+
Hershey Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 930 reviews)
$91+
Ramada by Wyndham Toms River
3 stars
Good (7.6, 107 reviews)
$137+
Aztec Ocean Resort
2 stars
Good (6.5, 494 reviews)
$111+

Renting a car in Toms River

Renting a car in Toms River costs $70 per day, on average, or $140 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Toms River is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Toms River costs $70 per day, on average, or $140 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Toms River is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.