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
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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 44m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Merrick.
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 Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Merrick, including Megabus, Bus and FlixBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Merrick takes 105 miles and will cost you around $5. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 270 miles.
Airports near Merrick
Airlines serving Merrick
Where to stay in popular areas of Merrick
Most booked hotels in Merrick
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 $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Merrick is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.