Branford travel guide
Branford Tourism | Branford Guide
You're Going to Love Branford
With a population of 29,438, Branford is a must-see destination in Connecticut, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Branford deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Branford
How to Get to Branford
Plane
When flying to Branford, you’ll arrive at Tweed-New Haven (HVN), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Branford departs from Charlotte and takes around 1h 46m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Branford, followed by Acela. The train journey from Branford to Philadelphia takes 0h 59m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bridgeport, expect to pay about $5 for a 1h 28m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Branford is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 71 miles from Branford. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Branford, including Megabus, Bus and FlixBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Branford takes 115 miles and will cost you around $10. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 275 miles.
Airlines serving Branford
Where to stay in popular areas of Branford
Most booked hotels in Branford
Renting a car in Branford
Renting a car in Branford costs $46 per day, on average, or $92 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 69% cheaper than airport locations in Branford.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Branford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Branford is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.