Cape May travel guide

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You're Going to Love Cape May

With a population of 3,607, Cape May is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.

Where to Eat in Cape May

If you’re looking for affordable options, 410 Bank Street (410 Bank Street) and Mad Batter Restaurant (19 Jackson Street) are great picks.

When to visit Cape May

Cape May in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 528
1 night at 3-star hotel
Cape May in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 528
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Cape May in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -1 °C, with an average temperature of 2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 110 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Cape May, with an average rainfall of 70 mm.

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How to Get to Cape May

Plane

Although Cape May doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Atlantic City (ACY), which is located 65 km from Cape May. The shortest flight to Cape May from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 16h 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Cape May. The train journey from Cape May to New Brunswick takes 0h 52m and costs around AED 18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about AED 18 for a 1h 11m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cape May is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 217 km from Cape May. You’ll find branches of Budget and Dollar, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cape May, including Megabus, FlixBus and Bus. From New York, the bus ride to Cape May takes 153 km and will cost you around AED 59. From Silver Spring, the ticket costs about AED 37 for a journey of 274 km.

Plane

Although Cape May doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Atlantic City (ACY), which is located 65 km from Cape May. The shortest flight to Cape May from the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 16h 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Cape May. The train journey from Cape May to New Brunswick takes 0h 52m and costs around AED 18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about AED 18 for a 1h 11m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Cape May is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 217 km from Cape May. You’ll find branches of Budget and Dollar, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Cape May, including Megabus, FlixBus and Bus. From New York, the bus ride to Cape May takes 153 km and will cost you around AED 59. From Silver Spring, the ticket costs about AED 37 for a journey of 274 km.

Airports near Cape May

Airlines serving Cape May

Lufthansa
Good (4,650 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,164 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in Cape May

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Captain Mey's Inn and The Beach Club on Madison Avenue.

Where to stay in popular areas of Cape May

Most booked hotels in Cape May

Congress Hall
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 964+
Icona Diamond Beach
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
AED 849+
Icona Cape May
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
AED 856+
La Mer Beachfront Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 723+
Montreal Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 759+
Grand Hotel Of Cape May
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 653+

Hiring a car in Cape May

Expect to pay AED 3.82 per litre in Cape May (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 45.84 and AED 61.11.

Expect to pay AED 3.82 per litre in Cape May (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 45.84 and AED 61.11.