West Hartford travel guide
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You're Going to Love West Hartford
With a population of 63,268, West Hartford is a must-see destination in Connecticut, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. West Hartford deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in West Hartford
If you’re looking for affordable options, Rizzuto’s Restaurant and Bar - West Hartford (111 Memorial Road) and Treva (980 Farmington Ave.) are great picks.
When to visit West Hartford
How to Get to West Hartford
Plane
When flying to West Hartford, you’ll arrive at Bradley Intl Airport (BDL), which is located 12 miles from the city center.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to West Hartford. The train journey from West Hartford 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 West Hartford is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 95 miles from West Hartford. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Airports near West Hartford
Airlines serving West Hartford
Where to stay in popular areas of West Hartford
Most booked hotels in West Hartford
Renting a car in West Hartford
Renting a car in West Hartford costs $61 per day, on average, or $123 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in West Hartford.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in West Hartford (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 West Hartford is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Buick Verano or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.