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You're Going to Love Groton

With a population of 10,389, Groton 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 Groton has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Groton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Mix Rooftop & Bar at Sift (5 Water St) and The Helmsman (625 N Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Groton

Groton in February
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Groton in February
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Groton in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °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 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in April, when precipitation is around 4.4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Groton, with an average rainfall of 2.9″.

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How to Get to Groton

Plane

Although Groton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Block Island (BID), which is located 29 miles from Groton. Tweed-New Haven is the most popular, with regular flights from Avelo Airlines, Southwest, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States.

Car

Another option to get to Groton is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 108 miles from Groton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Plane

Although Groton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Block Island (BID), which is located 29 miles from Groton. Tweed-New Haven is the most popular, with regular flights from Avelo Airlines, Southwest, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States.

Car

Another option to get to Groton is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 108 miles from Groton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Airlines serving Groton

KLM
Good (1,373 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,959 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,901 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,864 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,289 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,605 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,738 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (349 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,419 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,223 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,909 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (912 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,810 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,109 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,715 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,483 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (334 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (655 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Groton

Most booked hotels in Groton

Mohegan Sun
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2025 reviews)
$277+
Hyatt Place Mystic
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1259 reviews)
$283+
Hyatt Place Uncasville / Casino Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2163 reviews)
$119+
Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 519 reviews)
$247+
Hilton Mystic
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1263 reviews)
$204+
Hampton Inn Groton
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 464 reviews)
$173+

Renting a car in Groton

Renting a car in Groton costs $77 per day, on average, or $230 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.48 per gallon in Groton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Groton is Compact (Kia Niro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda CR-V or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Groton costs $77 per day, on average, or $230 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.48 per gallon in Groton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Groton is Compact (Kia Niro or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda CR-V or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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