Milford travel guide

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You're Going to Love Milford

With a population of 51 271, Milford is a must-see destination in Connecticut, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Milford deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Milford

If you’re looking for affordable options, Seasons at Jeffrey's (501 New Haven Ave) and Kiki (1015 Bridgeport Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Milford

Milford in February
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Milford in February
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Milford

Plane

When flying to Milford, you’ll arrive at Tweed-New Haven (HVN), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Milford departs from Myrtle Beach and takes around 1h 41m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Milford, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Milford to Philadelphia takes 1h 02m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $10 for a 1h 57m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Milford is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 58 miles from Milford. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Milford, including Megabus, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Milford takes 110 miles and will cost you around $7. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 275 miles.

Plane

When flying to Milford, you’ll arrive at Tweed-New Haven (HVN), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Milford departs from Myrtle Beach and takes around 1h 41m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Milford, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Milford to Philadelphia takes 1h 02m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $10 for a 1h 57m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Milford is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 58 miles from Milford. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Milford, including Megabus, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Milford takes 110 miles and will cost you around $7. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 275 miles.

Airlines serving Milford

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,451 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,282 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in Milford

Average rates range from around $149 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $314 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Milford

Most booked hotels in Milford

Graduate New Haven
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 866 reviews)
$168+
Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 495 reviews)
$153+
New Haven Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1148 reviews)
$184+
Springhill Suites Milford
3 stars
Excellent (8, 393 reviews)
$125+
Hyatt Place Milford/New Haven
3 stars
Good (7.9, 552 reviews)
$132+
Hilton Garden Inn Milford
3 stars
Good (7.9, 322 reviews)
$142+

Renting a car in Milford

Renting a car in Milford costs $67 per day, on average, or $133 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Milford (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 Milford is Full-size (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Milford costs $67 per day, on average, or $133 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Milford (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 Milford is Full-size (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.