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

Toms River travel guide

Toms River Tourism | Toms River Guide

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
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel
Toms River in January
Estimated hotel price
$114
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 Trenton-Mercer (TTN), which is located 63 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 West Palm Beach and takes around 2h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Toms River, followed by Acela. The train journey from Toms River to Stamford takes 0h 48m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Princeton Junction, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 04m 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 Andalusia, the bus ride to Toms River takes 145 km and will cost you around $45. From Albany, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 241 km.

Plane

Although Toms River doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Trenton-Mercer (TTN), which is located 63 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 West Palm Beach and takes around 2h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Toms River, followed by Acela. The train journey from Toms River to Stamford takes 0h 48m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Princeton Junction, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 04m 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 Andalusia, the bus ride to Toms River takes 145 km and will cost you around $45. From Albany, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near Toms River

PHLPhiladelphia
TTNTrenton-Mercer

Airlines serving Toms River

KLM
Good (1,419 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,579 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,002 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,534 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,045 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,789 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,035 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,031 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,423 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,464 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,309 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,584 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,064 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,329 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,137 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,407 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Toms River

Most booked hotels in Toms River

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Days Hotel Toms River Jersey Shore
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1282 reviews)
$126+
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Hershey Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 995 reviews)
$102+
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Clarion Hotel & Conference Center
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 360 reviews)
$156+
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Ramada by Wyndham Toms River
3 stars
Good (7.4, 598 reviews)
$137+
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Aztec Ocean Resort
2 stars
Good (6.8, 780 reviews)
$86+
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Glendale Motel
1 star
Good (6.5, 677 reviews)
$113+
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Renting a car in Toms River

Renting a car in Toms River costs $53 per day, on average, or $211 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. 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 Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Toms River costs $53 per day, on average, or $211 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. 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 Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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