Merrick travel guide

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You're Going to Love Merrick

With a population of 22,097, Merrick is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. Merrick deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Merrick

If you’re looking for affordable options, George Martin's Grillfire (Merrick) (33 Sunrise Hwy) and La Piazza - Merrick (2191 Merrick Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Merrick

Merrick in January
Estimated hotel price
$155
1 night at 3-star hotel
Merrick in January
Estimated hotel price
$155
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Merrick

Plane

When flying to Merrick, you’ll arrive at New York John F Kennedy Airport (JFK), which is located 12 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Merrick departs from Charlotte and takes around 1h 46m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Merrick. The train journey from Merrick to Philadelphia takes 0h 59m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 39m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Merrick is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 24 miles from Merrick. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Merrick, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Merrick takes 115 miles and will cost you around $10. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 200 miles.

Plane

When flying to Merrick, you’ll arrive at New York John F Kennedy Airport (JFK), which is located 12 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Merrick departs from Charlotte and takes around 1h 46m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Merrick. The train journey from Merrick to Philadelphia takes 0h 59m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 39m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Merrick is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 24 miles from Merrick. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Merrick, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Merrick takes 115 miles and will cost you around $10. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 200 miles.

Airports near Merrick

Airlines serving Merrick

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (951 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,608 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,175 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (815 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,711 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Merrick

Most booked hotels in Merrick

Hampton Inn & Suites Rockville Centre
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 316 reviews)
$279+
Long Island Marriott
3 stars
Good (7.3, 601 reviews)
$190+
Five Towns Inn - Jfk Airport
2 stars
Good (7.2, 2803 reviews)
$288+
Best Western Bar Harbour Inn
2 stars
Good (7.1, 623 reviews)
$159+
The Freeport Inn and Marina
3 stars
Good (6.8, 590 reviews)
$146+
Ramada by Wyndham Rockville Centre
2 stars
Good (6.4, 1096 reviews)
$149+

Renting a car in Merrick

Renting a car in Merrick costs $64 per day, on average, or $128 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Merrick (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 Merrick is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Merrick costs $64 per day, on average, or $128 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Merrick (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 Merrick is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.