With a population of 12,784, Hamilton 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hamilton has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Garden 33 (661 Highway 33) and Rats Restaurant - Grounds for Sculpture (16 Fairgrounds Road) are great picks.
When flying to Hamilton, you’ll arrive at Trenton-Mercer (TTN), which is located 13 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Hamilton departs from Charlotte and takes around 1h 47m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hamilton. The train journey from Hamilton 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.
Another option to get to Hamilton is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 84 km from Hamilton. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hamilton, including Megabus, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Hamilton takes 185 km and will cost you around $10. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 435 km. Hamilton’s bus station is located 4 km from the city center.
Renting a car in Hamilton costs $66 per day, on average, or $262 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Hamilton (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 Hamilton is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.