Shelton travel guide

Shelton Tourism | Shelton Guide

You're Going to Love Shelton

With a population of 39.559, Shelton 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 Shelton has to offer.

Where to Eat in Shelton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Aribella (66 Huntington St) and Il Palio (5 Corporate Drive) are great picks.

When to visit Shelton

Shelton in March
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shelton in March
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Shelton

Plane

When flying to Shelton, you’ll arrive at Tweed-New Haven (HVN), which is located 11 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Shelton departs from Myrtle Beach and takes around 1h 41m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Shelton, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Shelton to Philadelphia takes 1h 02m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $10 for a 1h 47m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Shelton is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 61 miles from Shelton. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shelton, including Megabus, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Shelton takes 110 miles and will cost you around $14. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 270 miles.

Plane

When flying to Shelton, you’ll arrive at Tweed-New Haven (HVN), which is located 11 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Shelton departs from Myrtle Beach and takes around 1h 41m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Shelton, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Shelton to Philadelphia takes 1h 02m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $10 for a 1h 47m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Shelton is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 61 miles from Shelton. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shelton, including Megabus, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Shelton takes 110 miles and will cost you around $14. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 270 miles.

Airlines serving Shelton

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 popular areas of Shelton

Most booked hotels in Shelton

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+
Hampton Inn by Hilton Shelton
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 713 reviews)
$143+
New Haven Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1148 reviews)
$184+
Hyatt House Shelton
3 stars
Excellent (8, 448 reviews)
$169+
Courtyard by Marriott Shelton
3 stars
Excellent (8, 193 reviews)
$153+

Renting a car in Shelton

Renting a car in Shelton costs $59 per day, on average, or $177 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 31% cheaper than airport locations in Shelton.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Shelton (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.

Renting a car in Shelton costs $59 per day, on average, or $177 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 31% cheaper than airport locations in Shelton.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Shelton (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.