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. Darien deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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 20 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Darien departs from Charlotte and takes around 1h 46m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Darien. The train journey from Darien to Philadelphia takes 1h 21m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $10 for a 1h 42m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Darien is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 56 km from Darien. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Darien, including Megabus, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Darien takes 185 km and will cost you around $10. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 435 km.

Plane

When flying to Darien, you’ll arrive at White Plains Westchester County (HPN), which is located 20 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Darien departs from Charlotte and takes around 1h 46m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Darien. The train journey from Darien to Philadelphia takes 1h 21m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $10 for a 1h 42m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Darien is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 56 km from Darien. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Darien, including Megabus, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Darien takes 185 km and will cost you around $10. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 435 km.

Airlines serving Darien

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,809 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 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, 611 reviews)
$152+
Sonesta White Plains Downtown
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1099 reviews)
$239+
The Stamford Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, 1198 reviews)
$180+
Hilton Stamford Hotel & Executive Meeting Center
4 stars
Good (7.3, 1896 reviews)
$208+
Hyatt Regency Greenwich
4 stars
Good (7.1, 583 reviews)
$216+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Stamford / New York City
2 stars
Okay (5.1, 1055 reviews)
$83+

Renting a car in Darien

Renting a car in Darien costs $41 per day, on average, or $83 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Darien is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Bolt or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Darien costs $41 per day, on average, or $83 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Darien is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Bolt or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.