Milford travel guide

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You're Going to Love Milford

With a population of 51,271, Milford is a must-see destination in Connecticut, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Milford deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Milford

If you’re looking for affordable options, Seasons at Jeffrey's (501 New Haven Ave) and Buffalo Wild Wings - Milford (1201 Boston Post Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Milford

Milford in February
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Milford in February
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Milford

Plane

When flying to Milford, you’ll arrive at Tweed-New Haven (HVN), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Milford departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 37m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Milford, followed by Acela. The train journey from Milford to Philadelphia takes 0h 59m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Princeton Junction, expect to pay about $5 for a 1h 04m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Milford is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 58 miles from Milford. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Ace, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Milford, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Milford takes 110 miles and will cost you around $9. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 270 miles.

Plane

When flying to Milford, you’ll arrive at Tweed-New Haven (HVN), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Milford departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 37m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Milford, followed by Acela. The train journey from Milford to Philadelphia takes 0h 59m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Princeton Junction, expect to pay about $5 for a 1h 04m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Milford is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 58 miles from Milford. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Ace, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Milford, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Milford takes 110 miles and will cost you around $9. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 270 miles.

Airlines serving Milford

Lufthansa
Good (4,684 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (945 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,551 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,620 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,301 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (489 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,592 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,966 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,121 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,456 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,887 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (230 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,180 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,684 reviews)
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Where to stay in Milford

Average rates range from around $153 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $376 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Milford

Most booked hotels in Milford

Graduate New Haven
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 868 reviews)
$193+
Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 525 reviews)
$165+
New Haven Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1194 reviews)
$188+
Springhill Suites Milford
3 stars
Excellent (8, 392 reviews)
$148+
Hyatt Place Milford/New Haven
3 stars
Good (7.9, 545 reviews)
$133+
Hilton Garden Inn Milford
3 stars
Good (7.9, 317 reviews)
$146+

Renting a car in Milford

Renting a car in Milford costs $70 per day, on average, or $140 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Milford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Milford is Full-size (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Milford costs $70 per day, on average, or $140 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Milford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Milford is Full-size (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.