Trenton travel guide
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You're Going to Love Trenton
With a population of 84.913, Trenton 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 Trenton has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Trenton
Where to Eat in Trenton
If you’re looking for affordable options, Rossi's Bar & Grill (2110 Whitehorse Mercerville Rd) and Banzai Japanese Restaurant (3690 Quakerbridge Rd) are great picks.
When to visit Trenton
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Trenton 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 23 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.8″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Trenton, with an average rainfall of 2.9″.
How to Get to Trenton
Plane
When flying to Trenton, you’ll arrive at Trenton-Mercer (TTN), which is located 8 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Trenton departs from Raleigh and takes around 1h 32m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Trenton, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Trenton to New Brunswick takes 0h 50m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $17 for a 0h 59m trip. The train station in Trenton is called Trenton, and is located 0.4 km from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Trenton is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 88 km from Trenton. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Trenton, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Trenton takes 169 km and will cost you around $5. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 435 km.
Airlines serving Trenton
Where to stay in popular areas of Trenton
Most booked hotels in Trenton
Renting a car in Trenton
Renting a car in Trenton costs $69 per day, on average, or $208 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Trenton (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 Trenton is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Captiva or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Trenton
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$51/day
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$58/day