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

Glastonbury travel guide

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You're Going to Love Glastonbury

With a population of 31,876, Glastonbury is a must-see destination in Connecticut, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Glastonbury deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Glastonbury

If you’re looking for affordable options, Rooftop 120 (120 Hebron Avenue) and J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – Glastonbury (185 Glastonbury Blvd.) are great picks.

When to visit Glastonbury

Glastonbury in December
Estimated hotel price
$136
1 night at 3-star hotel
Glastonbury in December
Estimated hotel price
$136
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Glastonbury

Plane

Although Glastonbury doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tweed-New Haven (HVN), which is located 34 miles from Glastonbury. Tweed-New Haven is the most popular, with regular flights from Avelo Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Glastonbury.

Car

Another option to get to Glastonbury is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 99 miles from Glastonbury. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Plane

Although Glastonbury doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tweed-New Haven (HVN), which is located 34 miles from Glastonbury. Tweed-New Haven is the most popular, with regular flights from Avelo Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Glastonbury.

Car

Another option to get to Glastonbury is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 99 miles from Glastonbury. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Airports near Glastonbury

HVNTweed-New Haven
ORHWorcester
PVDProvidence-TFGreen

Airlines serving Glastonbury

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,005 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,105 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,093 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,507 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,534 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,338 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,477 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,897 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,893 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,030 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,186 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,629 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,556 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (675 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (333 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Glastonbury

Most booked hotels in Glastonbury

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Hyatt House Hartford North Windsor
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 609 reviews)
$122+
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Hartford South-Glastonbury
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 366 reviews)
$127+
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The Goodwin
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 693 reviews)
$220+
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Hilton Garden Inn Hartford South/Glastonbury
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 316 reviews)
$97+
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Hilton Garden Inn Hartford North/Bradley Int'l Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8, 419 reviews)
$104+
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Hartford Marriott Downtown
4 stars
Excellent (8, 308 reviews)
$284+
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Renting a car in Glastonbury

Renting a car in Glastonbury costs $53 per day, on average, or $107 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 11% cheaper than airport locations in Glastonbury.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Glastonbury (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in Glastonbury is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Glastonbury costs $53 per day, on average, or $107 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 11% cheaper than airport locations in Glastonbury.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Glastonbury (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in Glastonbury is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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