Greenwich travel guide

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You're Going to Love Greenwich

With a population of 12,942, Greenwich is a must-see destination in Connecticut, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Greenwich deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Greenwich

If you’re looking for affordable options, Le Penguin - Greenwich (61 Lewis Street) and Thomas Henkelmann - Homestead Inn (420 Field Point Rd) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Il Leone Italian Restaurant & Bar (328 Pemberwick Rd) and Pasta Vera (48 Greenwich Ave) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Greenwich.

When to visit Greenwich

Greenwich in June
Estimated hotel price
$229
1 night at 3-star hotel
Greenwich in June
Estimated hotel price
$229
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Greenwich in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 28.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Greenwich, with an average rainfall of 3.5″.

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How to Get to Greenwich

Plane

When flying to Greenwich, you’ll arrive at White Plains Westchester County (HPN), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Greenwich departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Greenwich, followed by Acela. The train journey from Greenwich to Trenton takes 0h 54m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 47m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Greenwich is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 26 miles from Greenwich. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Greenwich, including OurBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Greenwich takes 70 miles and will cost you around $40. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 90 miles.

Plane

When flying to Greenwich, you’ll arrive at White Plains Westchester County (HPN), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Greenwich departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Greenwich, followed by Acela. The train journey from Greenwich to Trenton takes 0h 54m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 47m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Greenwich is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 26 miles from Greenwich. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Greenwich, including OurBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Greenwich takes 70 miles and will cost you around $40. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 90 miles.

Airlines serving Greenwich

Lufthansa
Good (7,181 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,352 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,644 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,833 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,873 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,551 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,670 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,900 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,235 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,419 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,338 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,237 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,202 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,300 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Greenwich

Most booked hotels in Greenwich

J House Greenwich
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 219 reviews)
$276+
Stanton House Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, 30 reviews)
$181+
Delamar Greenwich Harbor
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 95 reviews)
$383+
Hyatt House White Plains
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 588 reviews)
$202+
Sonesta White Plains Downtown
4 stars
Good (7.9, 1217 reviews)
$202+
The Stamford Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.7, 1470 reviews)
$165+

Renting a car in Greenwich

Renting a car in Greenwich costs $73 per day, on average, or $145 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Greenwich (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 Greenwich is Full-size (Class Full-size Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Bolt or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Greenwich costs $73 per day, on average, or $145 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Greenwich (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 Greenwich is Full-size (Class Full-size Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Bolt or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.