Union City travel guide

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You're Going to Love Union City

With a population of 66,455, Union City 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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Union City has to offer.

Where to Eat in Union City

If you’re looking for affordable options, Manchego Tapas Bar & Restaurant (1218 John F. Kennedy Blvd) and White Castle - Union City (3810 Kennedy Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit Union City

Union City in March
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel
Union City in March
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Union City

Plane

When flying to Union City, you’ll arrive at Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Union City departs from Charlotte and takes around 1h 46m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Union City. The train journey from Union City to Philadelphia takes 1h 11m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $10 for a 1h 42m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Union City is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 2 miles from Union City. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Union City, including Megabus, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Union City takes 115 miles and will cost you around $10. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 270 miles. Union City’s bus station is located 0.8 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Union City, you’ll arrive at Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Union City departs from Charlotte and takes around 1h 46m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Union City. The train journey from Union City to Philadelphia takes 1h 11m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $10 for a 1h 42m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Union City is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 2 miles from Union City. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Union City, including Megabus, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Union City takes 115 miles and will cost you around $10. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 270 miles. Union City’s bus station is located 0.8 miles from the city center.

Airports near Union City

Airlines serving Union City

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,510 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,610 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,304 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,565 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (479 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,943 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,815 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (828 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Union City

Average rates range from around $393 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $639 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Union City

Most booked hotels in Union City

Pod Times Square
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 22172 reviews)
$188+
The Belvedere Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8, 5656 reviews)
$251+
The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.7, 14979 reviews)
$222+
Hotel Edison Times Square
4 stars
Good (7.4, 15279 reviews)
$227+
Hyatt Grand Central New York
4 stars
Good (7.2, 2658 reviews)
$265+
Shefah Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.1, 97 reviews)
$107+

Renting a car in Union City

Renting a car in Union City costs $59 per day, on average, or $295 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Union City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Union City is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa Note or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Union City costs $59 per day, on average, or $295 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Union City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Union City is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa Note or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.