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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 56m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Shelton, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Shelton to New Brunswick takes 0h 50m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $17 for a 0h 59m 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 Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shelton, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Shelton takes 105 miles and will cost you around $5. 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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 56m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Shelton, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Shelton to New Brunswick takes 0h 50m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $17 for a 0h 59m 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 Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shelton, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Shelton takes 105 miles and will cost you around $5. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 270 miles.

Airlines serving Shelton

Lufthansa
Good (4,678 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,622 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,257 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,434 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,983 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,996 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (812 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (934 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 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, 873 reviews)
$190+
Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 548 reviews)
$155+
Hampton Inn by Hilton Shelton
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 731 reviews)
$133+
New Haven Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1207 reviews)
$183+
Hyatt House Shelton
3 stars
Excellent (8, 445 reviews)
$144+
Courtyard by Marriott Shelton
3 stars
Excellent (8, 187 reviews)
$142+

Renting a car in Shelton

Renting a car in Shelton costs $64 per day, on average, or $192 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 28% 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 $64 per day, on average, or $192 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 28% 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.