Rahway travel guide

Rahway Tourism | Rahway Guide

You're Going to Love Rahway

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.

Where to Eat in Rahway

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.

When to visit Rahway

Rahway in February
Estimated hotel price
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rahway in February
Estimated hotel price
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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How to Get to Rahway

Plane

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.

Train

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.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

Plane

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.

Train

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.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

Airports near Rahway

Airlines serving Rahway

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,957 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,935 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rahway

Most booked hotels in Rahway

Home2 Suites by Hilton Rahway, NJ
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 261 reviews)
$182+
Hampton Inn Newark Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8, 4946 reviews)
$158+
Watt Hotel Rahway, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Good (7.9, 257 reviews)
$171+
Hampton Inn & Suites Newark Airport Elizabeth
3 stars
Good (7.1, 2456 reviews)
$158+
Crowne Plaza Newark Airport
3 stars
Good (7, 2288 reviews)
$134+
Hotel Executive Suites
3 stars
Good (6.9, 1335 reviews)
$85+

Renting a car in Rahway

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.

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.