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

Waterbury travel guide

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You're Going to Love Waterbury

With a population of 110,366, Waterbury 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Waterbury has to offer.

Where to Eat in Waterbury

If you’re looking for affordable options, Diorio's Restaurant and Bar (231 Bank Street) and M.I.A. Cafe Lounge (325 Meriden Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Waterbury

Waterbury in February
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Waterbury in February
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Waterbury in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 12.2 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.8″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Waterbury, with an average rainfall of 3.5″.

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How to Get to Waterbury

Plane

Although Waterbury doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to White Plains Westchester County (HPN), which is located 48 miles from Waterbury. New York LaGuardia Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, Frontier and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Waterbury departs from Pittsburgh and takes around 1h 21m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Waterbury, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Waterbury to Philadelphia takes 0h 57m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 16m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Waterbury is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 74 miles from Waterbury. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Waterbury, including OurBus, CoachRun and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Waterbury takes 80 miles and will cost you around $33. From New London, the ticket costs about $58 for a journey of 170 miles. Waterbury’s bus station is located 0.6 miles from the city center.

Plane

Although Waterbury doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to White Plains Westchester County (HPN), which is located 48 miles from Waterbury. New York LaGuardia Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, Frontier and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Waterbury departs from Pittsburgh and takes around 1h 21m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Waterbury, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Waterbury to Philadelphia takes 0h 57m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 16m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Waterbury is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 74 miles from Waterbury. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Waterbury, including OurBus, CoachRun and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Waterbury takes 80 miles and will cost you around $33. From New London, the ticket costs about $58 for a journey of 170 miles. Waterbury’s bus station is located 0.6 miles from the city center.

Airports near Waterbury

LGANew York LaGuardia
HPNWhite Plains Westchester County
JFKNew York John F Kennedy Intl

Airlines serving Waterbury

Lufthansa
Good (7,054 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,851 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,936 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,589 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,703 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,700 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,221 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,566 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,263 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,070 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,980 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,855 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,205 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Waterbury

Most booked hotels in Waterbury

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Cheshire Welcome Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 390 reviews)
$91+
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Courtyard by Marriott Waterbury Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 859 reviews)
$105+
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Hampton Inn Waterbury
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 422 reviews)
$133+
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Holiday Inn Cheshire - Southington
3 stars
Good (7.8, 440 reviews)
$126+
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Comfort Inn Naugatuck-Shelton, Ct
2 stars
Good (7.6, 397 reviews)
$106+
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Econo Lodge Milldale - Southington
0 stars
Good (6.6, 382 reviews)
$74+
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Renting a car in Waterbury

Renting a car in Waterbury costs $50 per day, on average, or $201 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 45% cheaper than airport locations in Waterbury.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Waterbury (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 Waterbury is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Waterbury costs $50 per day, on average, or $201 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 45% cheaper than airport locations in Waterbury.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Waterbury (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 Waterbury is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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