Cape May travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cape May

With a population of 3,607, Cape May is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Cape May deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Cape May

If you’re looking for affordable options, 410 Bank Street (410 Bank Street) and Mad Batter Restaurant (19 Jackson Street) are great picks.

When to visit Cape May

Cape May in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 11998
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cape May in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 11998
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Cape May in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -1 °C, with an average temperature of 2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 110 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Cape May, with an average rainfall of 70 mm.

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How to Get to Cape May

Plane

Although Cape May doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Atlantic City (ACY), which is located 40 miles from Cape May. The shortest flight to Cape May from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 22h 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Cape May. The train journey from Cape May to Newark takes 0h 34m and costs around ₹ 417 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Brunswick, expect to pay about ₹ 417 for a 0h 52m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cape May is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 135 miles from Cape May. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cape May, including Megabus, OurBus and Bus. From New York, the bus ride to Cape May takes 110 miles and will cost you around ₹ 834. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about ₹ 500 for a journey of 175 miles.

Plane

Although Cape May doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Atlantic City (ACY), which is located 40 miles from Cape May. The shortest flight to Cape May from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 22h 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Cape May. The train journey from Cape May to Newark takes 0h 34m and costs around ₹ 417 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Brunswick, expect to pay about ₹ 417 for a 0h 52m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cape May is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 135 miles from Cape May. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cape May, including Megabus, OurBus and Bus. From New York, the bus ride to Cape May takes 110 miles and will cost you around ₹ 834. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about ₹ 500 for a journey of 175 miles.

Airports near Cape May

Airlines serving Cape May

Lufthansa
Good (4,662 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,485 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,302 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,557 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,939 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,784 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cape May

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Captain Mey's Inn and The Beach Club on Madison Avenue.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cape May

Most booked hotels in Cape May

Congress Hall
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 22,744+
Icona Diamond Beach
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 20,895+
Icona Cape May
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 19,428+
La Mer Beachfront Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
₹ 16,485+
Montreal Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
₹ 17,343+
Grand Hotel Of Cape May
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 15,254+

Hiring a car in Cape May

Expect to pay ₹ 87 per litre in Cape May (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,041 and ₹ 1,387.

Expect to pay ₹ 87 per litre in Cape May (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,041 and ₹ 1,387.