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, Social 37 (2 Route 37 W Unit 2B) and Bahama Breeze - Tom's River (1201 Hooper Ave) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Dina's Bistro (2008 Nj-37) and L'Osteria (1922 Hooper Ave unit 1) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Toms River.

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 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, China Southern and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Toms River departs from Miami and takes around 2h 52m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Toms River. The train journey from Toms River to Philadelphia takes 1h 01m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 22m 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 Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Toms River, including Bus, OurBus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Toms River takes 80 miles and will cost you around $38. From Boston, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 230 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, British Airways, China Southern and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Toms River departs from Miami and takes around 2h 52m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Toms River. The train journey from Toms River to Philadelphia takes 1h 01m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 22m 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 Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Toms River, including Bus, OurBus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Toms River takes 80 miles and will cost you around $38. From Boston, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 230 miles.

Airports near Toms River

PHLPhiladelphia
ACYAtlantic City

Airlines serving Toms River

Lufthansa
Good (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,982 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,894 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,819 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,861 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (809 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,286 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,679 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,092 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,351 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Toms River

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Clarion Hotel & Conference Center
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 335 reviews)
$188+
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Days Hotel Toms River Jersey Shore
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1220 reviews)
$143+
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Hershey Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 933 reviews)
$120+
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Ramada by Wyndham Toms River
3 stars
Good (7.4, 603 reviews)
$137+
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Aztec Ocean Resort
2 stars
Good (7.2, 685 reviews)
$125+
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Glendale Motel
2 stars
Good (6.4, 628 reviews)
$102+
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Renting a car in Toms River

Renting a car in Toms River costs $78 per day, on average, or $235 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Toms River is Standard (Kia Sorento or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Toms River costs $78 per day, on average, or $235 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Toms River is Standard (Kia Sorento or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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