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

East Haven travel guide

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You're Going to Love East Haven

With a population of 29 257, East Haven 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 East Haven has to offer.

Where to Eat in East Haven

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bistro Mediterranean and Tapas Bar - East Haven (383 Main Street) and The Lodge at Silver Sands (640 Silver Sands Rd) are great picks.

When to visit East Haven

East Haven in February
Estimated hotel price
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel
East Haven in February
Estimated hotel price
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to East Haven in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 28.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 4.2″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in East Haven, with an average rainfall of 3.3″.

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How to Get to East Haven

Plane

When flying to East Haven, you’ll arrive at Tweed-New Haven (HVN), which is located 2 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to East Haven departs from Pittsburgh and takes around 1h 21m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving East Haven, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from East Haven to Philadelphia takes 0h 57m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 16m trip.

Car

Another option to get to East Haven is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 111 km from East Haven. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to East Haven, including OurBus, CoachRun and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Andalusia, the bus ride to East Haven takes 129 km and will cost you around $33. From New London, the ticket costs about $58 for a journey of 274 km.

Plane

When flying to East Haven, you’ll arrive at Tweed-New Haven (HVN), which is located 2 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to East Haven departs from Pittsburgh and takes around 1h 21m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving East Haven, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from East Haven to Philadelphia takes 0h 57m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 16m trip.

Car

Another option to get to East Haven is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 111 km from East Haven. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to East Haven, including OurBus, CoachRun and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Andalusia, the bus ride to East Haven takes 129 km and will cost you around $33. From New London, the ticket costs about $58 for a journey of 274 km.

Airports near East Haven

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

Airlines serving East Haven

Lufthansa
Good (7,054 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,851 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,937 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,589 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,703 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,700 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,221 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,264 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,070 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,983 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,855 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,205 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of East Haven

Most booked hotels in East Haven

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Home2 Suites by Hilton East Haven New Haven
3 stars
Excellent (9, 83 reviews)
$155+
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Hotel Marcel New Haven, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 255 reviews)
$179+
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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)
$155+
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New Haven Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1111 reviews)
$146+
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Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
4 stars
Excellent (8, 821 reviews)
$165+
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Renting a car in East Haven

Renting a car in East Haven costs $55 per day, on average, or $165 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 32% cheaper than airport locations in East Haven.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in East Haven (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 East Haven is Compact (Nissan Rogue 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, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in East Haven costs $55 per day, on average, or $165 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 32% cheaper than airport locations in East Haven.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in East Haven (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 East Haven is Compact (Nissan Rogue 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, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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