Essex travel guide
Essex Tourism | Essex Guide
You're Going to Love Essex
Essex is a must-see destination in Connecticut, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Essex to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Essex
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Griswold Inn (36 Main St) and Los Charros Cantina (120 N Main St) are great picks.
When to visit Essex
How to Get to Essex
Plane
Although Essex doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tweed-New Haven (HVN), which is located 26 miles from Essex. The shortest domestic flight to Essex departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 10m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Essex. The train journey from Essex to Washington, D.C. takes 0h 20m and costs around $128 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 37m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Essex is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 92 miles from Essex. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Essex, including Greyhound, Bus and FlixBus. From New York, the bus ride to Essex takes 100 miles and will cost you around $43. From Silver Spring, the ticket costs about $53 for a journey of 455 miles.
Airlines serving Essex
Where to stay in popular areas of Essex
Most booked hotels in Essex
Renting a car in Essex
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Essex (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 Essex is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 21% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.