New London travel guide

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You're Going to Love New London

With a population of 27,620, New London 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 London has to offer.

Where to Eat in New London

If you’re looking for affordable options, Lazy Leopard Thai Cafe and Sushi Side (45 Bank Street) and Favorites Bistro Bar (90b Bank St) are great picks.

When to visit New London

New London in February
Estimated hotel price
$89
1 night at 3-star hotel
New London in February
Estimated hotel price
$89
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to New London in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 19.4 °F, with an average temperature of 28.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 4.7″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in New London, with an average rainfall of 3.3″.

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How to Get to New London

Plane

Although New London doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Block Island (BID), which is located 48 km from New London. Tweed-New Haven is the most popular, with regular flights from Avelo Airlines, Breeze Airways, Azul and other airlines departing from the United States.

Train

The train station in New London is called New London, and is located 0.6 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to New London is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 172 km from New London. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in New York.

Plane

Although New London doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Block Island (BID), which is located 48 km from New London. Tweed-New Haven is the most popular, with regular flights from Avelo Airlines, Breeze Airways, Azul and other airlines departing from the United States.

Train

The train station in New London is called New London, and is located 0.6 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to New London is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 172 km from New London. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in New York.

Airports near New London

Airlines serving New London

Lufthansa
Good (6,945 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,318 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,887 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,422 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,603 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,190 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,538 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (344 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,940 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,266 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,781 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,176 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (825 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,047 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,749 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,700 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,393 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (634 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (348 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of New London

Most booked hotels in New London

Mohegan Sun
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1984 reviews)
$264+
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Uncasville Mohegan Sun Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 937 reviews)
$167+
Hyatt Place Uncasville / Casino Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2110 reviews)
$128+
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Uncasville Casino Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1535 reviews)
$80+
Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 507 reviews)
$166+
Holiday Inn New London - Mystic Area
3 stars
Good (7.5, 836 reviews)
$110+

Renting a car in New London

Renting a car in New London costs $49 per day, on average, or $147 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in New London (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 New London is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in New London costs $49 per day, on average, or $147 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in New London (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 New London is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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