Introduction
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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Branford travel guide

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You're Going to Love Branford

With a population of 29,438, Branford is a must-see destination in Connecticut, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Branford deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Branford

If you’re looking for affordable options, Saltbrick Prime (1212 Main St) and Lockworks Tavern (1212 Main St) are great picks.

When to visit Branford

Branford in March
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Branford in March
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Branford

Plane

When flying to Branford, you’ll arrive at Tweed-New Haven (HVN), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Branford departs from San Francisco and takes around 5h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Branford, followed by Acela. The train journey from Branford to Philadelphia takes 1h 01m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Branford is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 71 miles from Branford. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Branford, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Branford takes 70 miles and will cost you around $26. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 80 miles.

Plane

When flying to Branford, you’ll arrive at Tweed-New Haven (HVN), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Branford departs from San Francisco and takes around 5h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Branford, followed by Acela. The train journey from Branford to Philadelphia takes 1h 01m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Branford is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 71 miles from Branford. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Branford, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Branford takes 70 miles and will cost you around $26. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 80 miles.

Airports near Branford

LGANew York LaGuardia
BDLHartford Bradley Intl
JFKNew York John F Kennedy Intl

Airlines serving Branford

Lufthansa
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KLM
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British Airways
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Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
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Iberia
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Air France
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Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
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Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Brussels Airlines
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LOT
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Finnair
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Alaska Airlines
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Etihad Airways
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Where to stay in popular areas of Branford

Most booked hotels in Branford

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Hotel Marcel New Haven, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 255 reviews)
$182+
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Graduate by Hilton New Haven
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 585 reviews)
$204+
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Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 526 reviews)
$147+
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New Haven Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1109 reviews)
$146+
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Holiday Inn Express Branford-New Haven
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 512 reviews)
$136+
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Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
4 stars
Excellent (8, 819 reviews)
$165+
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Renting a car in Branford

Renting a car in Branford costs $60 per day, on average, or $120 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 21% cheaper than airport locations in Branford.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Branford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Branford is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Branford costs $60 per day, on average, or $120 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 21% cheaper than airport locations in Branford.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Branford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Branford is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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