Greenwich travel guide

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You're Going to Love Greenwich

With a population of 12.942, Greenwich 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 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Greenwich has to offer.

Where to Eat in Greenwich

Old Greenwich is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Greenwich. These include popular favorites such as Sushi Bar - Old Greenwich (242 Sound Beach Ave), Applausi (199 Soundbeach Avenue) and Le Fat Poodle (20 Arcadia Road). If you’re looking for affordable options, Le Penguin - Greenwich (61 Lewis Street) and Thomas Henkelmann - Homestead Inn (420 Field Point Rd) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Pasta Vera (48 Greenwich Ave) and Tsuki Sushi (18 West Putnam Avenue) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Greenwich.

When to visit Greenwich

Greenwich in January
Estimated hotel price
$230
1 night at 3-star hotel
Greenwich in January
Estimated hotel price
$230
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Greenwich in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 28.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Greenwich, with an average rainfall of 3.5″.

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How to Get to Greenwich

Plane

When flying to Greenwich, you’ll arrive at White Plains Westchester County (HPN), which is located 8 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Greenwich departs from Charleston and takes around 1h 59m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Greenwich.

Car

Another option to get to Greenwich is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 43 km from Greenwich. You’ll find branches of Advantage and Ace, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Greenwich, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Greenwich takes 185 km and will cost you around $18. From Boston, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 386 km.

Plane

When flying to Greenwich, you’ll arrive at White Plains Westchester County (HPN), which is located 8 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Greenwich departs from Charleston and takes around 1h 59m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Greenwich.

Car

Another option to get to Greenwich is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 43 km from Greenwich. You’ll find branches of Advantage and Ace, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Greenwich, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Greenwich takes 185 km and will cost you around $18. From Boston, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 386 km.

Airlines serving Greenwich

Lufthansa
Good (4,507 reviews)
KLM
Good (830 reviews)
SWISS
Good (915 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,306 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,589 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,262 reviews)
Air France
Good (968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,534 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (482 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,106 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,864 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,523 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (216 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (812 reviews)
Finnair
Good (885 reviews)
LOT
Good (679 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,115 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (891 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,334 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Greenwich

Most booked hotels in Greenwich

Stanton House Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 39 reviews)
$262+
J House Greenwich
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 175 reviews)
$292+
Delamar Greenwich Harbor
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 80 reviews)
$371+
Sonesta White Plains Downtown
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1148 reviews)
$236+
Amsterdam Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.7, 570 reviews)
$91+
The Stamford Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, 1186 reviews)
$148+

Renting a car in Greenwich

Renting a car in Greenwich costs $55 per day, on average, or $329 if you want to rent if for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Greenwich.

Expect to pay $3.75 per gallon in Greenwich (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.97 and $59.96. The most frequently booked car type in Greenwich is Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Greenwich costs $55 per day, on average, or $329 if you want to rent if for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Greenwich.

Expect to pay $3.75 per gallon in Greenwich (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.97 and $59.96. The most frequently booked car type in Greenwich is Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.