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

New Britain travel guide

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You're Going to Love New Britain

With a population of 73,206, New Britain 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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything New Britain has to offer.

When to visit New Britain

New Britain in April
Estimated hotel price
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel
New Britain in April
Estimated hotel price
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to New Britain

Plane

Although New Britain doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tweed-New Haven (HVN), which is located 28 miles from New Britain. Tweed-New Haven is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, JetBlue, Azul and other airlines departing from the United States.

Car

Another option to get to New Britain is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 89 miles from New Britain. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

New Britain’s bus station is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

Plane

Although New Britain doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tweed-New Haven (HVN), which is located 28 miles from New Britain. Tweed-New Haven is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, JetBlue, Azul and other airlines departing from the United States.

Car

Another option to get to New Britain is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 89 miles from New Britain. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

New Britain’s bus station is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

Airports near New Britain

HVNTweed-New Haven
HPNWhite Plains Westchester County
PVDProvidence-TFGreen

Airlines serving New Britain

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,104 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,531 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,470 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,891 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,025 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,186 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,629 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,556 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (675 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (333 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of New Britain

Most booked hotels in New Britain

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Delamar West Hartford
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 183 reviews)
$307+
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Hampton Inn and Suites Hartford/Farmington
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 542 reviews)
$125+
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The Farmington Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 941 reviews)
$112+
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Holiday Inn Express Hartford South - Rocky Hill By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 763 reviews)
$88+
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Best Western Plus New England Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8, 678 reviews)
$77+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Berlin Meriden
2 stars
Good (6.5, 571 reviews)
$69+
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Renting a car in New Britain

Renting a car in New Britain costs $46 per day, on average, or $228 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 30% cheaper than airport locations in New Britain.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in New Britain (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in New Britain is Compact (Nissan Sentra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Highlander or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in New Britain costs $46 per day, on average, or $228 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 30% cheaper than airport locations in New Britain.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in New Britain (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in New Britain is Compact (Nissan Sentra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Highlander or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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