Cape May travel guide
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You're Going to Love Cape May
With a population of 3,607, Cape May is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Cape May deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Cape May
Where to Eat in Cape May
If you’re looking for affordable options, 410 Bank Street (410 Bank Street) and Mad Batter Restaurant (19 Jackson Street) are great picks.
When to visit Cape May
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Cape May in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 30.2 °F, with an average temperature of 35.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Cape May, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.
How to Get to Cape May
Plane
Although Cape May doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Atlantic City (ACY), which is located 65 km from Cape May. Philadelphia Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, ITA Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Cape May departs from Detroit and takes around 1h 33m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Cape May. The train journey from Cape May to Iselin takes 0h 53m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $40 for a 0h 54m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Cape May is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 217 km from Cape May. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cape May, including Megabus, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From New York, the bus ride to Cape May takes 145 km and will cost you around $14. From Silver Spring, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 274 km.
Airlines serving Cape May
Where to stay in Cape May
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Beach Club on Madison Avenue and Grand Hotel Of Cape May.
Where to stay in popular areas of Cape May
Most booked hotels in Cape May
Renting a car in Cape May
Renting a car in Cape May costs $45 per day, on average, or $90 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 56% cheaper than airport locations in Cape May.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Cape May (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Intermediate (Nissan Sentra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Cape May, while also 30% cheaper than other types, on average.