With a population of 29.438, Branford is a must-see destination in Connecticut, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Branford deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When flying to Branford, you’ll arrive at Tweed-New Haven (HVN), which is located 6 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Branford departs from Raleigh and takes around 1h 32m.
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Branford, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Branford to New Brunswick takes 0h 50m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $17 for a 0h 59m trip.
Another option to get to Branford is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 114 km from Branford. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Branford, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Branford takes 169 km and will cost you around $5. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 435 km.
Renting a car in Branford costs $67 per day, on average, or $134 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 22% cheaper than airport locations in Branford.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Branford (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 Branford is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.