Edison travel guide

Edison Tourism | Edison Guide

You're Going to Love Edison

With a population of 102.548, Edison is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Edison deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Edison

If you’re looking for affordable options, Moghul Restaurant (1655-195 Oak Tree Rd.) and Ming (1655-185 Oak Tree Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Edison

Edison in March
Estimated hotel price
$126
1 night at 3-star hotel
Edison in March
Estimated hotel price
$126
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Edison

Plane

Although Edison doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Morristown (MMU), which is located 31 km from Edison. The shortest domestic flight to Edison departs from Charlotte and takes around 1h 46m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Edison. The train journey from Edison to Philadelphia takes 0h 59m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $10 for a 1h 42m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Edison is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 45 km from Edison. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Edison, including Megabus, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Edison takes 185 km and will cost you around $10. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 435 km.

Plane

Although Edison doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Morristown (MMU), which is located 31 km from Edison. The shortest domestic flight to Edison departs from Charlotte and takes around 1h 46m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Edison. The train journey from Edison to Philadelphia takes 0h 59m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $10 for a 1h 42m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Edison is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 45 km from Edison. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Edison, including Megabus, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Edison takes 185 km and will cost you around $10. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 435 km.

Airports near Edison

Airlines serving Edison

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,510 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,610 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,304 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,565 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (479 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,943 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,815 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (828 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Edison

Most booked hotels in Edison

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Edison-South Plainfield
2 stars
Excellent (8, 526 reviews)
$155+
Crowne Plaza Edison
3 stars
Excellent (8, 510 reviews)
$135+
Hilton Garden Inn Edison/Raritan Center
3 stars
Good (7.9, 809 reviews)
$139+
Watt Hotel Rahway, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Good (7.8, 256 reviews)
$172+
Doubletree by Hilton Somerset Hotel and Conference Center
4 stars
Good (7.7, 426 reviews)
$131+
APA Hotel Woodbridge
4 stars
Good (7.5, 869 reviews)
$103+

Renting a car in Edison

Renting a car in Edison costs $65 per day, on average, or $129 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Edison (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Edison is Luxury (Acura MDX or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Honda Odyssey or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Edison costs $65 per day, on average, or $129 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Edison (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Edison is Luxury (Acura MDX or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Honda Odyssey or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.