Groton travel guide
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You're Going to Love Groton
With a population of 10,389, Groton 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Groton has to offer.
Where to Eat in Groton
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Helmsman (625 N Rd) and Milestone - Mystic (12 Water St) are great picks.
When to visit Groton
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Groton in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °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 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in April, when precipitation is around 4.4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Groton, with an average rainfall of 2.9″.
How to Get to Groton
Plane
Although Groton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tweed-New Haven (HVN), which is located 68 km from Groton. Tweed-New Haven is the most popular, with regular flights from Avelo Airlines, Breeze Airways, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States.
Car
Another option to get to Groton is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 173 km from Groton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.
Airlines serving Groton
Where to stay in Groton
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Gold Star Inn & Suites and Flagship Inn And Suites.
Where to stay in popular areas of Groton
Most booked hotels in Groton
Renting a car in Groton
Renting a car in Groton costs $66 per day, on average, or $264 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
Expect to pay $4.77 per gallon in Groton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.24 and $76.31. The most frequently booked car type in Groton is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 31% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Groton
Full-size
5 Adults, 2 Bags
$48/day
Intermediate SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$48/day