Mahwah travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mahwah

With a population of 24.062, Mahwah is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Mahwah deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Mahwah

If you’re looking for affordable options, Sangria Tapas Restaurant (1033 MacArthur Blvd) and Peshawri Grill: Frontier Indian Cuisine (164 Franklin Tpke) are great picks.

When to visit Mahwah

Mahwah in January
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mahwah in January
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Mahwah

Plane

Although Mahwah doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Caldwell Wright (CDW), which is located 26 km from Mahwah. The shortest domestic flight to Mahwah departs from Raleigh and takes around 1h 32m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Mahwah, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Mahwah 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 Mahwah is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 39 km from Mahwah. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mahwah, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Mahwah takes 169 km and will cost you around $5. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 435 km.

Plane

Although Mahwah doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Caldwell Wright (CDW), which is located 26 km from Mahwah. The shortest domestic flight to Mahwah departs from Raleigh and takes around 1h 32m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Mahwah, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Mahwah 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 Mahwah is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 39 km from Mahwah. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mahwah, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Mahwah takes 169 km and will cost you around $5. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 435 km.

Airports near Mahwah

Airlines serving Mahwah

Lufthansa
Good (4,677 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,623 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,259 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,583 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,602 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,978 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,994 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (935 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Mahwah

Most booked hotels in Mahwah

Holiday Inn Express Ramsey-Mahwah
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 417 reviews)
$145+
Hampton Inn & Suites Mahwah
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 451 reviews)
$147+
Homewood Suites by Hilton Mahwah
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 276 reviews)
$173+
Crowne Plaza Suffern-Mahwah
3 stars
Good (7.9, 817 reviews)
$142+
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Mahwah
2 stars
Good (7.8, 221 reviews)
$127+
Courtyard by Marriott Mahwah
3 stars
Good (7.7, 1172 reviews)
$135+

Renting a car in Mahwah

Renting a car in Mahwah costs $61 per day, on average, or $123 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Mahwah (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 Mahwah is Compact (Kia Niro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Mahwah costs $61 per day, on average, or $123 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Mahwah (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 Mahwah is Compact (Kia Niro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.