Milford travel guide

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You're Going to Love Milford

With a population of 51,271, Milford is a must-see destination in Connecticut, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Milford deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Milford

If you’re looking for affordable options, Seasons at Jeffrey's (501 New Haven Ave) and Buffalo Wild Wings - Milford (1201 Boston Post Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Milford

Milford in February
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Milford in February
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Milford

Plane

When flying to Milford, you’ll arrive at Tweed-New Haven (HVN), which is located 16 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Milford departs from Charleston and takes around 1h 57m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Milford. The train journey from Milford to Philadelphia takes 0h 59m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 50m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Milford is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 93 km from Milford. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Milford, including Megabus, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Milford takes 145 km and will cost you around $11. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 354 km.

Plane

When flying to Milford, you’ll arrive at Tweed-New Haven (HVN), which is located 16 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Milford departs from Charleston and takes around 1h 57m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Milford. The train journey from Milford to Philadelphia takes 0h 59m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 50m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Milford is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 93 km from Milford. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Milford, including Megabus, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Milford takes 145 km and will cost you around $11. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 354 km.

Airlines serving Milford

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (952 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,650 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,241 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,578 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,598 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,108 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,422 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,993 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,016 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (858 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (808 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (931 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
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Where to stay in Milford

Average rates range from around $153 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $367 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Milford

Most booked hotels in Milford

Graduate New Haven
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 870 reviews)
$193+
Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 551 reviews)
$154+
New Haven Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1214 reviews)
$181+
Springhill Suites Milford
3 stars
Excellent (8, 394 reviews)
$151+
Hyatt Place Milford/New Haven
3 stars
Good (7.9, 531 reviews)
$126+
Hilton Garden Inn Milford
3 stars
Good (7.9, 317 reviews)
$146+

Renting a car in Milford

Renting a car in Milford costs $74 per day, on average, or $149 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Milford (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 Milford is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Niro or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Milford costs $74 per day, on average, or $149 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Milford (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 Milford is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Niro or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.