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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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 Ordinary - New Haven (990 Chapel St). If you’re looking for affordable options, Tarry Lodge Enoteca and Pizzeria - New Haven (278 Park Street) and ROIA (261 College Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Shell and Bones Oyster Bar & Grill (100 S Water St) and 116 Crown (116 Crown St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in New Haven.

When to visit New Haven

New Haven in December
Estimated hotel price
$132
1 night at 3-star hotel
New Haven in December
Estimated hotel price
$132
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 4 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to New Haven departs from Syracuse and takes around 1h 13m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to New Haven. Located 0.7 miles from the city center, New Haven is the busiest station in New Haven. Another popular train station is New Haven State Street Station, located 0.3 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to New Haven is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 67 miles from New Haven. You’ll find branches of Turo and Sixt, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to New Haven, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, OurBus and Greyhound. From Andalusia, the bus ride to New Haven takes 90 miles and will cost you around $37. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $39 for a journey of 100 miles.

Plane

When flying to New Haven, you’ll arrive at Tweed-New Haven (HVN), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to New Haven departs from Syracuse and takes around 1h 13m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to New Haven. Located 0.7 miles from the city center, New Haven is the busiest station in New Haven. Another popular train station is New Haven State Street Station, located 0.3 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to New Haven is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 67 miles from New Haven. You’ll find branches of Turo and Sixt, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to New Haven, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, OurBus and Greyhound. From Andalusia, the bus ride to New Haven takes 90 miles and will cost you around $37. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $39 for a journey of 100 miles.

Airports near New Haven

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

Airlines serving New Haven

Lufthansa
Good (7,156 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,364 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,031 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,965 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,632 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,853 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,778 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,810 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (804 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,273 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,591 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,569 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,393 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,081 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (355 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,246 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,292 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,895 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,212 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 $81 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 60% 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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Hotel Marcel New Haven, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 266 reviews)
$179+
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Graduate by Hilton New Haven
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 587 reviews)
$204+
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Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 547 reviews)
$155+
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New Haven Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1135 reviews)
$146+
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Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
4 stars
Excellent (8, 827 reviews)
$165+
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Hampton Inn & Suites New Haven - South - West Haven
3 stars
Good (7.9, 664 reviews)
$141+
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Renting a car in New Haven

Renting a car in New Haven costs $61 per day, on average, or $182 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in New Haven is the Hertz branch at 1 George Street, which is 0 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 34% cheaper than airport locations in New Haven.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in New Haven, while also 11% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in New Haven costs $61 per day, on average, or $182 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in New Haven is the Hertz branch at 1 George Street, which is 0 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 34% cheaper than airport locations in New Haven.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in New Haven, while also 11% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in New Haven

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$44/day

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Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$44/day

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