Danbury travel guide

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You're Going to Love Danbury

With a population of 80 893, Danbury is a must-see destination in Connecticut, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Danbury deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Danbury

If you’re looking for affordable options, Dolce Restaurant - Danbury (39 B Mill Plain Rd) and Gallo Family (116 Newtown Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Danbury

Danbury in January
Estimated hotel price
$136
1 night at 3-star hotel
Danbury in January
Estimated hotel price
$136
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Danbury in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 19.4 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 4.6″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Danbury, with an average rainfall of 3.3″.

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How to Get to Danbury

Plane

Although Danbury doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to White Plains Westchester County (HPN), which is located 26 miles from Danbury. The shortest domestic flight to Danbury departs from Boston and takes around 1h 24m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Danbury, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Danbury to Philadelphia takes 1h 02m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 47m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Danbury is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 52 miles from Danbury. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Danbury, including Megabus, OurBus and Greyhound. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Danbury takes 90 miles and will cost you around $11. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 220 miles. Danbury’s bus station is located 0.1 miles from the city center.

Plane

Although Danbury doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to White Plains Westchester County (HPN), which is located 26 miles from Danbury. The shortest domestic flight to Danbury departs from Boston and takes around 1h 24m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Danbury, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Danbury to Philadelphia takes 1h 02m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 47m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Danbury is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 52 miles from Danbury. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Danbury, including Megabus, OurBus and Greyhound. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Danbury takes 90 miles and will cost you around $11. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 220 miles. Danbury’s bus station is located 0.1 miles from the city center.

Airlines serving Danbury

Lufthansa
Good (4,673 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,643 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,245 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,575 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,107 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,424 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,988 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,010 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (935 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (838 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Danbury

Most booked hotels in Danbury

Hotel Zero Degrees Danbury
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 212 reviews)
$206+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Danbury
2 stars
Good (7.8, 991 reviews)
$152+
Maron Hotel And Suites
2 stars
Good (7.7, 548 reviews)
$134+
Golden Hill Inn-Danbury
2 stars
Good (7.7, 148 reviews)
$107+
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bethel/Danbury
2 stars
Good (7.6, 799 reviews)
$90+
Ethan Allen Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.3, 680 reviews)
$73+

Renting a car in Danbury

Renting a car in Danbury costs $68 per day, on average, or $137 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Danbury (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. Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Danbury, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Danbury costs $68 per day, on average, or $137 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Danbury (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. Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Danbury, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.