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

New Haven travel guide

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You're Going to Love New Haven

With a population of 129.779, New Haven 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 New Haven has to offer.

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Where to Eat in New Haven

Downtown is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in New Haven. These include popular favorites such as olea - New Haven (39 High Street), L'Orcio (806 State Street) and The Luke Brasserie Bar & Cafe (261 College St). If you’re looking for affordable options, Cast Iron Chef Chop House & Oyster Bar (660 State St) and Jazzy's Cabaret (4 Orange St) are great picks.

When to visit New Haven

New Haven in December
Estimated hotel price
$134
1 night at 3-star hotel
New Haven in December
Estimated hotel price
$134
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to New Haven in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 24.8 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 4.5″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in New Haven, with an average rainfall of 3.1″.

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How to Get to New Haven

Plane

When flying to New Haven, you’ll arrive at Tweed-New Haven (HVN), which is located 6 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to New Haven departs from Charlotte and takes around 1h 53m.

Car

Another option to get to New Haven is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 108 km from New Haven. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Plane

When flying to New Haven, you’ll arrive at Tweed-New Haven (HVN), which is located 6 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to New Haven departs from Charlotte and takes around 1h 53m.

Car

Another option to get to New Haven is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 108 km from New Haven. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Airports near New Haven

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

Airlines serving New Haven

Lufthansa
Good (8,018 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,518 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,991 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,382 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,952 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,220 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,589 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (919 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,575 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,783 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,067 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (410 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,398 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,257 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,340 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,391 reviews)
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Where to stay in New Haven

There are also lots of vacation rental options in New Haven, with prices from $66 to $370 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in New Haven are about 109% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of New Haven

Most booked hotels in New Haven

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Home2 Suites by Hilton East Haven New Haven
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 164 reviews)
$159+
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Hotel Marcel New Haven, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (9, 353 reviews)
$163+
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New Haven Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1358 reviews)
$132+
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Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 886 reviews)
$165+
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Courtyard by Marriott New Haven at Yale
3 stars
Excellent (8, 731 reviews)
$145+
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Courtyard by Marriott New Haven Orange/Milford
3 stars
Good (7.9, 451 reviews)
$153+
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Renting a car in New Haven

Renting a car in New Haven costs $54 per day, on average, or $161 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Hertz, Budget and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in New Haven is the Budget branch at 155 Burr Street, which is 5 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 49% cheaper than airport locations in New Haven.

Expect to pay $4.81 per gallon in New Haven (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in New Haven is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in New Haven costs $54 per day, on average, or $161 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Hertz, Budget and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in New Haven is the Budget branch at 155 Burr Street, which is 5 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 49% cheaper than airport locations in New Haven.

Expect to pay $4.81 per gallon in New Haven (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in New Haven is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in New Haven

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$39/day

Economy

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$39/day

Economy
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