Hamilton travel guide

Hamilton Tourism | Hamilton Guide

You're Going to Love Hamilton

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.

Where to Eat in Hamilton

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 to visit Hamilton

Hamilton in February
Estimated hotel price
$141
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hamilton in February
Estimated hotel price
$141
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hamilton

Plane

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.

Train

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.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

Plane

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.

Train

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.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

Airports near Hamilton

Airlines serving Hamilton

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 Hamilton

Most booked hotels in Hamilton

Courtyard by Marriott Hamilton
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 176 reviews)
$169+
Residence Inn by Marriott Hamilton
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 68 reviews)
$159+
Hilton Garden Inn Princeton Lawrenceville
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 421 reviews)
$155+
Hampton Inn & Suites Newtown
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 499 reviews)
$127+
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ewing Princeton South
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 410 reviews)
$160+
Hilton Garden Inn Hamilton
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 184 reviews)
$174+

Renting a car in Hamilton

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.

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.