Hamilton travel guide
Hamilton Tourism | Hamilton Guide
You're Going to Love Hamilton
With a population of 12,784, Hamilton 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 Hamilton has to offer.
Where to Eat in Hamilton
If you’re looking for affordable options, Garden 33 (661 Highway 33) and Rats Restaurant - Grounds for Sculpture (16 Fairgrounds Road) are great picks.
When to visit Hamilton
How to Get to Hamilton
Plane
When flying to Hamilton, you’ll arrive at Trenton-Mercer (TTN), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Hamilton departs from Charlotte and takes around 1h 46m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hamilton. The train journey from Hamilton to Philadelphia takes 0h 59m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 39m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Hamilton is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 52 miles from Hamilton. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hamilton, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Hamilton takes 115 miles and will cost you around $10. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 200 miles. Hamilton’s bus station is located 2 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Hamilton
Where to stay in popular areas of Hamilton
Most booked hotels in Hamilton
Renting a car in Hamilton
Renting a car in Hamilton costs $83 per day, on average, or $331 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Hamilton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Hamilton is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Mazda Mazda6 or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.