Somerset travel guide
Somerset Tourism | Somerset Guide
You're Going to Love Somerset
With a population of 22,083, Somerset is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Somerset deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Somerset
If you’re looking for affordable options, Pan Asia (2 John F Kennedy Blvd) and Pooja Indian Cuisine (1075 Easton Ave) are great picks.
When to visit Somerset
How to Get to Somerset
Plane
Although Somerset doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Morristown (MMU), which is located 21 miles from Somerset. The shortest domestic flight to Somerset departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 56m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Somerset, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Somerset to New Brunswick takes 0h 50m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $17 for a 0h 59m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Somerset is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 32 miles from Somerset. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Somerset, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Somerset takes 105 miles and will cost you around $5. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 270 miles.
Airlines serving Somerset
Where to stay in popular areas of Somerset
Most booked hotels in Somerset
Renting a car in Somerset
Renting a car in Somerset costs $77 per day, on average, or $154 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Somerset (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 Somerset is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.