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

Milford travel guide

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You're Going to Love Milford

With a population of 51,271, Milford 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 Milford has to offer.

Where to Eat in Milford

If you’re looking for affordable options, Seasons at Jeffrey's (501 New Haven Ave) and Buffalo Wild Wings - Milford (1201 Boston Post Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Milford

Milford in December
Estimated hotel price
$133
1 night at 3-star hotel
Milford in December
Estimated hotel price
$133
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Milford

Plane

When flying to Milford, you’ll arrive at Tweed-New Haven (HVN), which is located 16 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Milford departs from Pittsburgh and takes around 1h 21m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Milford, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Milford to Philadelphia takes 0h 57m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 16m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Milford is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 93 km from Milford. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Milford, including OurBus, CoachRun and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Milford takes 129 km and will cost you around $33. From New London, the ticket costs about $58 for a journey of 274 km.

Plane

When flying to Milford, you’ll arrive at Tweed-New Haven (HVN), which is located 16 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Milford departs from Pittsburgh and takes around 1h 21m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Milford, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Milford to Philadelphia takes 0h 57m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 16m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Milford is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 93 km from Milford. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Milford, including OurBus, CoachRun and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Milford takes 129 km and will cost you around $33. From New London, the ticket costs about $58 for a journey of 274 km.

Airports near Milford

HPNWhite Plains Westchester County
ISPIslip Long Island

Airlines serving Milford

Lufthansa
Good (7,054 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,851 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,937 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,589 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,703 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,700 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,221 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,264 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,070 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,983 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,855 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,205 reviews)
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Where to stay in Milford

Average rates range from around $224 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $407 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Milford

Most booked hotels in Milford

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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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Hilton Garden Inn Milford
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 634 reviews)
$134+
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Hyatt Place Milford/New Haven
3 stars
Excellent (8, 887 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 Milford

Renting a car in Milford costs $61 per day, on average, or $183 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Milford (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 Milford is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Milford costs $61 per day, on average, or $183 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Milford (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 Milford is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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