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.
Where to Eat in Trenton
If you’re looking for affordable options, Rossi's Bar & Grill (2110 Whitehorse Mercerville Rd) and Killarney's Publick House (1644 Whitehorse Mercerville 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 8 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Trenton from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 25h 23m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Trenton, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Trenton to Philadelphia takes 1h 08m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 50m trip. The train station in Trenton is called Trenton, and is located 0.4 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Trenton is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 88 km from Trenton. You’ll find branches of Budget and Dollar, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Trenton, including Megabus, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Trenton takes 177 km and will cost you around $12. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 443 km.
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
Hiring a car in Trenton
Expect to pay $1.74 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 $20.77 and $27.69. The most frequently booked car type in Trenton is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Prius c or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.