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. New London deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in New London

If you’re looking for affordable options, Lazy Leopard Thai Cafe and Sushi Side (45 Bank Street) and Humphrey's - Connecticut College (270 Mohegan Ave) are great picks.

When to visit New London

New London in February
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel
New London in February
Estimated hotel price
$103
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 Tweed-New Haven (HVN), which is located 41 miles from New London.

Train

The train station in New London is called New London, and is located 0.4 miles 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 107 miles from New London. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Plane

Although New London doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tweed-New Haven (HVN), which is located 41 miles from New London.

Train

The train station in New London is called New London, and is located 0.4 miles 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 107 miles from New London. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Airports near New London

Airlines serving New London

Lufthansa
Good (4,670 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,811 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,605 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,608 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,543 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (783 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,355 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (774 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (469 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (964 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,327 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 (8.9, 1485 reviews)
$278+
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Uncasville Mohegan Sun Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 605 reviews)
$159+
Hyatt Place Uncasville / Casino Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1923 reviews)
$134+
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Uncasville Casino Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1283 reviews)
$89+
Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 324 reviews)
$229+
Holiday Inn New London - Mystic Area
3 stars
Good (7.7, 434 reviews)
$137+

Renting a car in New London

Renting a car in New London costs $59 per day, on average, or $117 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in New London is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda CR-V or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in New London costs $59 per day, on average, or $117 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in New London is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda CR-V or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.