Manchester travel guide

Manchester Tourism | Manchester Guide

You're Going to Love Manchester

With a population of 30.577, Manchester 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 Manchester has to offer.

Where to Eat in Manchester

If you’re looking for affordable options, Cavey's Restaurant (45 East Center St.) and The Main Pub Restaurant (306 Main Street) are great picks.

When to visit Manchester

Manchester in March
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel
Manchester in March
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Manchester

Plane

When flying to Manchester, you’ll arrive at Bradley Intl Airport (BDL), which is located 23 km from the city center.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Manchester.

Car

Another option to get to Manchester is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 167 km from Manchester. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Plane

When flying to Manchester, you’ll arrive at Bradley Intl Airport (BDL), which is located 23 km from the city center.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Manchester.

Car

Another option to get to Manchester is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 167 km from Manchester. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Airports near Manchester

Airlines serving Manchester

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,787 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,568 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,606 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (772 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (464 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (818 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (772 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,789 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (137 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (511 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (309 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Manchester

Most booked hotels in Manchester

Sheraton Hartford Hotel at Bradley Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 310 reviews)
$297+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bradley Airport
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 659 reviews)
$156+
Hampton Inn & Suites East Hartford
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 645 reviews)
$153+
Residence Inn by Marriott Hartford Manchester
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 76 reviews)
$168+
Homewood Suites by Hilton Hartford Manchester
3 stars
Good (7.8, 207 reviews)
$181+
Courtyard by Marriott Hartford Manchester
3 stars
Good (7.7, 192 reviews)
$144+

Renting a car in Manchester

Renting a car in Manchester costs $64 per day, on average, or $191 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Manchester.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Manchester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Manchester is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Manchester costs $64 per day, on average, or $191 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Manchester.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Manchester (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Manchester is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.