With a population of 124,969, Elizabeth is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Elizabeth deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Manolo's Restaurant (91 Elizabeth Ave) and Del Porto Ristorante (91 Elizabeth Ave) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Elizabeth in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 24.8 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.2″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Elizabeth, with an average rainfall of 3″.
When flying to Elizabeth, you’ll arrive at Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Elizabeth departs from Charlotte and takes around 1h 46m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Elizabeth. The train journey from Elizabeth 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.
Another option to get to Elizabeth is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 13 miles from Elizabeth. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Ace, among others, in New York.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Elizabeth, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Elizabeth takes 115 miles and will cost you around $10. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 200 miles.
Renting a car in Elizabeth costs $61 per day, on average, or $123 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Elizabeth (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. Standard (Dodge Journey or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Elizabeth, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.