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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
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Hartford travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hartford

With a population of 14,223, Hartford is a must-see destination in Wisconsin, 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 Hartford has to offer.

Activities & attractions in Hartford

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
Museums•Historical

When to visit Hartford

Hartford in January
Estimated hotel price
$90
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hartford in January
Estimated hotel price
$90
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hartford in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 8.6 °F, with an average temperature of 17.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Hartford, with an average rainfall of 1.1″.

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How to Get to Hartford

Plane

Although Hartford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport (MKE), which is located 35 miles from Hartford. The shortest domestic flight to Hartford departs from Kansas City and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hartford.

Car

Another option to get to Hartford is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 107 miles from Hartford. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hartford, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Amtrak. From Appleton, the bus ride to Hartford takes 165 miles and will cost you around $30. From Charlotte, the ticket costs about $227 for a journey of 1580 miles.

Plane

Although Hartford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport (MKE), which is located 35 miles from Hartford. The shortest domestic flight to Hartford departs from Kansas City and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hartford.

Car

Another option to get to Hartford is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 107 miles from Hartford. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hartford, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Amtrak. From Appleton, the bus ride to Hartford takes 165 miles and will cost you around $30. From Charlotte, the ticket costs about $227 for a journey of 1580 miles.

Airports near Hartford

ORDChicago O'Hare Intl
MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
MSNMadison Truax Field

Airlines serving Hartford

KLM
Good (1,450 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,775 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,723 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,174 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,867 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,110 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,259 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,514 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,679 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,698 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,389 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,160 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,863 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hartford

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Americinn By Wyndham Hartford Wi and Super 8 by Wyndham Hartford WI.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hartford

Most booked hotels in Hartford

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Hampton Inn & Suites West Bend
3 stars
Excellent (9, 182 reviews)
$126+
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Comfort Inn & Suites Jackson - West Bend
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 226 reviews)
$68+
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Cobblestone Hotel & Suites Hartford
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 144 reviews)
$93+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Germantown, WI
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 630 reviews)
$67+
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Westphal Mansion Inn Bed and Breakfast
4 stars
Excellent (10, 5 reviews)
$208+
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Americinn By Wyndham Hartford Wi
2 stars
Good (7.3, 233 reviews)
$76+
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Renting a car in Hartford

Expect to pay $3.22 per gallon in Hartford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $38.61 and $51.48.

Expect to pay $3.22 per gallon in Hartford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $38.61 and $51.48.

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