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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Trenton to see all of its attractions.
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 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -5 °C, with an average temperature of 0 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 121 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Trenton, with an average rainfall of 73 mm.
How to Get to Trenton
Plane
When flying to Trenton, you’ll arrive at Trenton-Mercer (TTN), which is located 5 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Trenton from India departs from Mumbai and takes around 15h 30m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Trenton, followed by Acela. The train journey from Trenton to Philadelphia takes 0h 59m and costs around ₹ 834 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bridgeport, expect to pay about ₹ 417 for a 1h 28m trip. The train station in Trenton is called Trenton, and is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Trenton is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 55 miles from Trenton. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Trenton, including Megabus, Bus and FlixBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Trenton takes 115 miles and will cost you around ₹ 834. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about ₹ 1,001 for a journey of 275 miles.
Airlines serving Trenton
Where to stay in Trenton
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Red Roof Inn Princeton - Ewing and Hometowne Studios by Red Roof Princeton - Ewing/ Lawrenceville.
Where to stay in popular areas of Trenton
Most booked hotels in Trenton
Hiring a car in Trenton
Hiring a car in Trenton costs ₹ 5,188 per day, on average.
Expect to pay ₹ 87 per litre in Trenton (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 ₹ 1,388. The most frequently booked car type in Trenton is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Honda Fit or similar) is, on average, 44% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.