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Wallingford travel guide

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You're Going to Love Wallingford

With a population of 17,712, Wallingford 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 Wallingford has to offer.

Where to Eat in Wallingford

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ola Restaurant (728 N Colony Rd) and Six One Nine Supper Club (23 South Colony Street) are great picks.

When to visit Wallingford

Wallingford in April
Estimated hotel price
$130
1 night at 3-star hotel
Wallingford in April
Estimated hotel price
$130
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Wallingford

Plane

When flying to Wallingford, you’ll arrive at Tweed-New Haven (HVN), which is located 13 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Wallingford departs from Raleigh and takes around 1h 34m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Wallingford. The train journey from Wallingford to Washington, D.C. takes 0h 02m and costs around $101 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 50m trip. The train station in Wallingford is called Wallingford, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Wallingford is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 78 miles from Wallingford. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Plane

When flying to Wallingford, you’ll arrive at Tweed-New Haven (HVN), which is located 13 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Wallingford departs from Raleigh and takes around 1h 34m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Wallingford. The train journey from Wallingford to Washington, D.C. takes 0h 02m and costs around $101 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 50m trip. The train station in Wallingford is called Wallingford, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Wallingford is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 78 miles from Wallingford. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Airports near Wallingford

LGANew York LaGuardia
HPNWhite Plains Westchester County
ISPIslip Long Island

Airlines serving Wallingford

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Wallingford

Most booked hotels in Wallingford

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Homewood Suites by Hilton Wallingford-Meriden
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 271 reviews)
$143+
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Hotel Marcel New Haven, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 255 reviews)
$182+
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Graduate by Hilton New Haven
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 585 reviews)
$204+
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Hilton Garden Inn Wallingford/Meriden
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 504 reviews)
$173+
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Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 526 reviews)
$147+
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Courtyard by Marriott New Haven Wallingford
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 232 reviews)
$154+
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Renting a car in Wallingford

Renting a car in Wallingford costs $63 per day, on average, or $189 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 23% cheaper than airport locations in Wallingford.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Wallingford (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 Wallingford is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Wallingford costs $63 per day, on average, or $189 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 23% cheaper than airport locations in Wallingford.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Wallingford (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 Wallingford is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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