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

Willimantic travel guide

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You're Going to Love Willimantic

With a population of 17,737, Willimantic 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 Willimantic has to offer.

When to visit Willimantic

Willimantic in May
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Willimantic in May
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Willimantic in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 4.5″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Willimantic, with an average rainfall of 3″.

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How to Get to Willimantic

Plane

Although Willimantic doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Providence-TFGreen Airport (PVD), which is located 40 miles from Willimantic. Tweed-New Haven is the most popular, with regular flights from Avelo Airlines, Breeze Airways, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Willimantic.

Car

Another option to get to Willimantic is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 113 miles from Willimantic. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Plane

Although Willimantic doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Providence-TFGreen Airport (PVD), which is located 40 miles from Willimantic. Tweed-New Haven is the most popular, with regular flights from Avelo Airlines, Breeze Airways, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Willimantic.

Car

Another option to get to Willimantic is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 113 miles from Willimantic. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Airports near Willimantic

HVNTweed-New Haven
ORHWorcester
PVDProvidence-TFGreen

Airlines serving Willimantic

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (851 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,066 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,414 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,163 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (346 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Willimantic

Most booked hotels in Willimantic

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The Inn on Storrs
3 stars
Good (7.1, 229 reviews)
$141+
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Renting a car in Willimantic

Renting a car in Willimantic costs $61 per day, on average, or $182 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 Willimantic.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Willimantic (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 Willimantic is Standard (Toyota Prius or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Willimantic costs $61 per day, on average, or $182 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 Willimantic.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Willimantic (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 Willimantic is Standard (Toyota Prius or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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