Essex travel guide
Essex Tourism | Essex Guide
You're Going to Love Essex
Essex is a must-see destination in Connecticut, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Essex to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Essex
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Griswold Inn (36 Main St) and Scotch Plains Tavern (124 Westbrook Road) are great picks.
When to visit Essex
How to Get to Essex
Plane
Although Essex doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tweed-New Haven (HVN), which is located 26 miles from Essex. Tweed-New Haven is the most popular, with regular flights from Avelo Airlines, Breeze Airways, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Essex departs from Raleigh and takes around 1h 38m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Essex. The train journey from Essex to New York takes 1h 39m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Boston, expect to pay about $23 for a 2h 17m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Essex is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 92 miles from Essex. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in New York.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Essex using Peter Pan Bus Lines or Greyhound. From Boston, the bus ride to Essex takes 195 miles and will cost you around $46. From Newark, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 280 miles.
Airlines serving Essex
Where to stay in popular areas of Essex
Most booked hotels in Essex
Renting a car in Essex
Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Essex (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Essex is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.