Manchester travel guide
Manchester Tourism | Manchester Guide
You're Going to Love Manchester
With a population of 30,577, Manchester 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 Manchester has to offer.
Where to Eat in Manchester
If you’re looking for affordable options, Cavey's Restaurant (45 East Center St.) and The Main Pub Restaurant (306 Main Street) are great picks.
When to visit Manchester
How to Get to Manchester
Plane
When flying to Manchester, you’ll arrive at Bradley Intl Airport (BDL), which is located 14 miles from the city center.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Manchester. The train journey from Manchester to New York takes 3h 36m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $127 for a 6h 45m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Manchester is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 104 miles from Manchester. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Airlines serving Manchester
Where to stay in popular areas of Manchester
Most booked hotels in Manchester
Renting a car in Manchester
Renting a car in Manchester costs $69 per day, on average, or $208 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Hartford Bradley Intl.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Manchester (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 Manchester is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.