With a population of 27,346, Rahway is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Rahway has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Rail House 1449 (1449 Irving Street) and The Irving Inn Wine House (1449 Irving St) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Rahway in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.8″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Rahway, with an average rainfall of 3.1″.
When flying to Rahway, you’ll arrive at Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Rahway departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 07m.
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Rahway, followed by Acela. The train journey from Rahway to Philadelphia takes 1h 05m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 50m trip.
Another option to get to Rahway is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 18 miles from Rahway. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rahway, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Rahway takes 115 miles and will cost you around $10. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 220 miles.
Renting a car in Rahway costs $67 per day, on average, or $202 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Rahway (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 Rahway is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.