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 3 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 December
Estimated hotel price
$118
1 night at 3-star hotel
Toms River in December
Estimated hotel price
$118
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, British Airways, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Toms River departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 08m.

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 Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

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, British Airways, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Toms River departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 08m.

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 Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Airports near Toms River

PHLPhiladelphia
ACYAtlantic City

Airlines serving Toms River

Lufthansa
Good (8,237 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,231 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,082 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,459 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,600 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,665 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (971 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,237 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,991 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,202 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,682 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,535 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,432 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,494 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,610 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Toms River

Most booked hotels in Toms River

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The Sunrise Motel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 635 reviews)
$102+
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Days Hotel Toms River Jersey Shore
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1353 reviews)
$130+
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Clarion Hotel & Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 392 reviews)
$156+
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Hershey Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1114 reviews)
$102+
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Boardwalk Sand & Surf Inn Oceanfront
3 stars
Good (6.6, 439 reviews)
$97+
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Glendale Motel
2 stars
Good (6.5, 753 reviews)
$82+
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Renting a car in Toms River

Renting a car in Toms River costs $61 per day, on average, or $183 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50. The most frequently booked car type in Toms River is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Toms River costs $61 per day, on average, or $183 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50. The most frequently booked car type in Toms River is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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