Ocean City travel guide

Ocean City Tourism | Ocean City Guide

You're Going to Love Ocean City

With a population of 11,701, Ocean City is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Ocean City deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Ocean City

If you’re looking for affordable options, Jon & Patty's (637 Asbury Ave) and Dockside Kitchen (228 Bay Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Ocean City

Ocean City in February
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ocean City in February
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ocean City

Plane

When flying to Ocean City, you’ll arrive at Atlantic City (ACY), which is located 12 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Ocean City departs from West Palm Beach and takes around 2h 29m.

Car

Another option to get to Ocean City is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 107 miles from Ocean City. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ocean City using American Airlines or Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Ocean City takes 80 miles and will cost you around $868. From Boston, the ticket costs about $45 for a journey of 500 miles.

Plane

When flying to Ocean City, you’ll arrive at Atlantic City (ACY), which is located 12 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Ocean City departs from West Palm Beach and takes around 2h 29m.

Car

Another option to get to Ocean City is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 107 miles from Ocean City. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Ocean City using American Airlines or Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Ocean City takes 80 miles and will cost you around $868. From Boston, the ticket costs about $45 for a journey of 500 miles.

Airports near Ocean City

Airlines serving Ocean City

Lufthansa
Good (4,682 reviews)
KLM
Good (843 reviews)
SWISS
Good (948 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,616 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,256 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (978 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,112 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,436 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,978 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,989 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (836 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (412 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,754 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (528 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ocean City

Average rates range from around $297 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $633 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ocean City

Most booked hotels in Ocean City

Harris House By The Beach
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 533 reviews)
$200+
Seaview, A Dolce Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 338 reviews)
$223+
Ocean Manor 1100 Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 768 reviews)
$143+
Impala Island Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 225 reviews)
$238+
Sifting Sands Motel
2 stars
Good (7.5, 667 reviews)
$156+
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Galloway Atlantic City Area
3 stars
Good (6.4, 1148 reviews)
$63+

Renting a car in Ocean City

Renting a car in Ocean City costs $48 per day, on average, or $95 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 Ocean City.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Ocean City (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. The most frequently booked car type in Ocean City 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, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Ocean City costs $48 per day, on average, or $95 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 Ocean City.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Ocean City (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. The most frequently booked car type in Ocean City 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, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.