Darien travel guide

Darien Tourism | Darien Guide

You're Going to Love Darien

With a population of 20,732, Darien is a must-see destination in Connecticut, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Darien has to offer.

Where to Eat in Darien

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Goose American Bistro and Bar (972 Post Road) and Restaurant L'Ostal (22 Center St) are great picks.

When to visit Darien

Darien in February
Estimated hotel price
$147
1 night at 3-star hotel
Darien in February
Estimated hotel price
$147
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Darien

Plane

When flying to Darien, you’ll arrive at White Plains Westchester County (HPN), which is located 20 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Darien departs from Boston and takes around 1h 23m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Darien.

Car

Another option to get to Darien is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 56 km from Darien. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Darien, including Megabus, OurBus and Greyhound. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Darien takes 145 km and will cost you around $25. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 145 km.

Plane

When flying to Darien, you’ll arrive at White Plains Westchester County (HPN), which is located 20 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Darien departs from Boston and takes around 1h 23m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Darien.

Car

Another option to get to Darien is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 56 km from Darien. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Darien, including Megabus, OurBus and Greyhound. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Darien takes 145 km and will cost you around $25. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 145 km.

Airlines serving Darien

Lufthansa
Good (4,671 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,640 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,251 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,576 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,106 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,425 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,989 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,004 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (808 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (934 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,165 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (839 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Darien

Most booked hotels in Darien

Norwalk Inn & Conference Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 623 reviews)
$145+
Sonesta White Plains Downtown
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1052 reviews)
$243+
The Stamford Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, 1202 reviews)
$158+
Hilton Stamford Hotel & Executive Meeting Center
4 stars
Good (7.3, 1860 reviews)
$195+
Hyatt Regency Greenwich
4 stars
Good (7.1, 584 reviews)
$216+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Stamford / New York City
2 stars
Okay (5.1, 1080 reviews)
$82+

Renting a car in Darien

Renting a car in Darien costs $65 per day, on average, or $195 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Darien (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 Darien is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Bolt or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Darien costs $65 per day, on average, or $195 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Darien (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 Darien is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Bolt or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.