Atlantic City travel guide
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You're Going to Love Atlantic City
With a population of 39.558, Atlantic City is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Atlantic City deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Atlantic City
Tours
Where to Eat in Atlantic City
O'Donnell Memorial Park & Pete Pallitto Field is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Atlantic City. These include popular favorites such as Knife & Fork Inn (3600 Atlantic Ave), Broadway Burger Bar (2801 Pacific Ave. Suite 202) and Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar - Atlantic City (2801 Pacific Avenue Tropicana Quarter Brighton & The Boardwalk). If you’re looking for affordable options, Dock's Oyster House (2405 Atlantic Avenue) and Gallagher's Steak House - Atlantic City (Resorts Casino Hotel 1133 Boardwalk) are great picks.
When to visit Atlantic City
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Atlantic City in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 24.8 °F, with an average temperature of 33.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 4.2″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Atlantic City, with an average rainfall of 2.9″.
How to Get to Atlantic City
Plane
Atlantic City is served by 2 airports: Atlantic City (ACY) and Philadelphia Airport (PHL). The closest to downtown Atlantic City is Atlantic City, which is located 17 km from the city center. Further away is Philadelphia Airport, 90 km from the center of Atlantic City. 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 Atlantic City departs from Detroit and takes around 1h 33m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Atlantic City. The train journey from Atlantic City 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. The train station in Atlantic City is called Atlantic City, and is located 1.7 km from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Atlantic City is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 159 km from Atlantic City. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Atlantic City, including Megabus, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From New York, the bus ride to Atlantic City takes 145 km and will cost you around $14. From Silver Spring, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 274 km. The most popular bus station is Atlantic City Tropicana, located 2.3 km from downtown Atlantic City. Atlantic City Ballys is also a commonly used station, and is 1.3 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Atlantic City
Where to stay in Atlantic City
Average rates range from around $276 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $214 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Atlantic City, with prices from $46 to $1,355 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Atlantic City are about 81% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Boardwalk & Beach Area - In Atlantic City’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, Quality Inn Flamingo and Clarion Inn Atlantic City.
Downtown - Here you’ll find travelers’ favorites such as Wyndham Skyline Tower, Courtyard by Marriott Atlantic City Beach Block and The Claridge Hotel. The average nightly price for a double room in Downtown is $60.
Where to stay in popular areas of Atlantic City
Most booked hotels in Atlantic City
Renting a car in Atlantic City
Renting a car in Atlantic City costs $75 per day, on average, or $150 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Philadelphia.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Atlantic 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. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Atlantic City, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.
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