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

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 February
Estimated hotel price
$126
1 night at 3-star hotel
Manchester in February
Estimated hotel price
$126
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 Turo and Payless, 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 Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Airports near Manchester

HVNTweed-New Haven
ORHWorcester
PVDProvidence-TFGreen

Airlines serving Manchester

KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,940 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,224 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,266 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,986 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,205 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,921 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (855 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,068 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,766 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,700 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,418 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,177 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (346 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Manchester

Most booked hotels in Manchester

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bradley Airport
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 840 reviews)
$153+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Hartford/East Hartford
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 770 reviews)
$140+
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Sheraton Hartford Hotel at Bradley Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 581 reviews)
$240+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Hartford-Manchester
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 330 reviews)
$155+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites Hartford Manchester
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 304 reviews)
$131+
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Courtyard by Marriott Hartford Manchester
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 333 reviews)
$132+
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Renting a car in Manchester

Renting a car in Manchester costs $55 per day, on average, or $164 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 36% cheaper than airport locations in Manchester.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Manchester is Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Manchester costs $55 per day, on average, or $164 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 36% cheaper than airport locations in Manchester.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Manchester is Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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