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Paramus
Do a day‑trip for the malls (Garden State Plaza, Paramus Park, Bergen Town Center) – no overnight needed unless you want a hotel nearby.
Paramus is a retail hub in Bergen County, New Jersey. Most attractions are malls and the IKEA store, all within a 3‑km radius, so a single day suffices for shopping and dining.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- All year; malls are open year‑round.
- avoid Sundays – most retail stores closed by blue laws.
- Airport
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- Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Paramus911 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Paramus, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyParamus is a typical suburban US area; crime rates are low.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police · 911 fire · 911 ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportEWR Newark Liberty International Airport (Main airport for the area, about 15 km (9.3 mi) south).EWR Newark Liberty International Airport (Main airport for the area, about 9.3 mi (15 km) south).
- Getting aroundCar is easiest; NJ Transit bus routes 770, 758, 756, 709 serve the area.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at mall café$2–$4
- Metro or bus rideNJ Transit bus fare$5–$7
- Budget bedComfort Inn & Suites - Paramus, a night, per personUS$70
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$120 · High US$200
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- EWR Newark Liberty International Airport (Main airport for the area, about 15 km (9.3 mi) south)EWR Newark Liberty International Airport (Main airport for the area, about 9.3 mi (15 km) south)
Weather and climate
Paramus: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
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5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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Mar
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
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Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
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May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
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Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
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Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
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Oct
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
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Nov
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
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Dec
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
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Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Car is easiest; NJ Transit bus routes 770, 758, 756, 709 serve the area. Everything lies within ~3 km, so walking is possible between malls but parking is limited.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
East Rutherford
goDoor to door: ≈20 min
NJ Transit bus or car, about 10 min north
MetLife Stadium area, good for a quick walk.
Ridgewood
goDoor to door: ≈25 min
NJ Transit bus or car, ~12 min east
Downtown with shops and restaurants.
Fort Lee
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Car via Route 4, ~15 min west
Views of Manhattan, plus The Shops at River Edge.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Comfort Inn & Suites - Paramus, NJ
Convenient off Route 17, good for a night after late‑night shopping.
Marriott Courtyard Paramus
Close to the malls, offers free shuttle to Garden State Plaza.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $70–$100 excl. bed
- Mid
- $120–$180 excl. bed
- High
- $200+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Comfort Inn & Suites - Paramus1 × 1 night × US$70 | US$70 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × US$70 | US$70 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$14 |
| Trip total≈ US$154 per person per day, bed included | US$154 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights and car rental excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at mall café | $2–$4 |
| Fast‑food meal | $8–$12 |
| Parking (full day) | $15–$20 |
| NJ Transit bus fare | $5–$7 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Blue laws: almost all non‑food retail closed on Sundays; restaurants stay open.
- Heavy traffic on Route 4 and Route 17, especially weekends.
- Parking at malls can fill quickly; arrive early or use public transit.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- Fire
- 911
- Ambulance
- 911
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Embassy
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Port Authority → Paramus (NJ Transit Bus #163): about $5 one‑way, $9 round‑trip (check)
- Parking at Garden State Plaza: $15–$20 per day (check)
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- How much is this? — How much is this?
- Where is the restroom? — Where is the restroom?
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Paramus. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: All year; malls are open year‑round. · avoid Sundays – most retail stores closed by blue laws. · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Park near Garden State Plaza for easy mall access.
- Use NJ Transit bus #163 from Port Authority for a direct link.
- Consider a weekend stay if you want to explore nearby towns.
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