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 12 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Darien departs from Boston and takes around 1h 24m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Darien, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Darien 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 Darien is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 35 miles 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 90 miles and will cost you around $11. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 220 miles.

Plane

When flying to Darien, you’ll arrive at White Plains Westchester County (HPN), which is located 12 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Darien departs from Boston and takes around 1h 24m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Darien, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Darien 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 Darien is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 35 miles 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 90 miles and will cost you around $11. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 220 miles.

Airlines serving Darien

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 Darien

Most booked hotels in Darien

Norwalk Inn & Conference Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 626 reviews)
$146+
Sonesta White Plains Downtown
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1049 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)
$83+

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.