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

Hamden travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hamden

With a population of 59.847, Hamden 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 Hamden has to offer.

Where to Eat in Hamden

If you’re looking for affordable options, Park Central Tavern (1640 Whitney Ave) and Haven Beer Co. - Hamden (2323 Whitney Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Hamden

Hamden in December
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hamden in December
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hamden in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °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 19.4 °F, with an average temperature of 28.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 5.2″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Hamden, with an average rainfall of 3.3″.

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How to Get to Hamden

Plane

When flying to Hamden, you’ll arrive at Tweed-New Haven (HVN), which is located 13 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Hamden departs from Pittsburgh and takes around 1h 21m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hamden, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Hamden to Philadelphia takes 0h 57m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $6 for a 1h 09m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hamden is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 114 km from Hamden. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hamden, including OurBus, CoachRun and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Hamden takes 129 km and will cost you around $33. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 145 km.

Plane

When flying to Hamden, you’ll arrive at Tweed-New Haven (HVN), which is located 13 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Hamden departs from Pittsburgh and takes around 1h 21m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Hamden, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Hamden to Philadelphia takes 0h 57m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $6 for a 1h 09m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hamden is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 114 km from Hamden. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hamden, including OurBus, CoachRun and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Hamden takes 129 km and will cost you around $33. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 145 km.

Airports near Hamden

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

Airlines serving Hamden

Lufthansa
Good (7,054 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,861 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,941 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,589 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,704 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,224 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,266 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,351 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,071 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,986 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,859 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,205 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hamden

Average rates range from around $240 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $487 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hamden

Most booked hotels in Hamden

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Hotel Marcel New Haven, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 255 reviews)
$179+
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Residence Inn by Marriott New Haven Hamden
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 92 reviews)
$183+
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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 Hamden

Renting a car in Hamden costs $59 per day, on average, or $178 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 22% cheaper than airport locations in Hamden.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Hamden (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 Hamden is Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV 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, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Hamden costs $59 per day, on average, or $178 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 22% cheaper than airport locations in Hamden.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Hamden (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 Hamden is Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV 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, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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