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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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 December
Estimated hotel price
$90
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hartford in December
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 Trenton and takes around 22h 44m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hartford. The train journey from Hartford to Chicago takes 1h 13m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Detroit, expect to pay about $71 for a 8h 52m trip.

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 Europcar, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hartford, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Hartford takes 90 miles and will cost you around $44. From Minneapolis, the ticket costs about $116 for a journey of 405 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 Trenton and takes around 22h 44m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hartford. The train journey from Hartford to Chicago takes 1h 13m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Detroit, expect to pay about $71 for a 8h 52m trip.

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 Europcar, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hartford, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Chicago, the bus ride to Hartford takes 90 miles and will cost you around $44. From Minneapolis, the ticket costs about $116 for a journey of 405 miles.

Airports near Hartford

ORDChicago O'Hare Intl
MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
MSNMadison Truax Field

Airlines serving Hartford

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,754 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,705 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,128 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,208 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,864 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,099 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,490 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (895 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,667 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,674 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,375 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,148 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,440 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 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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Comfort Inn & Suites Jackson - West Bend
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 226 reviews)
$68+
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Cobblestone Hotel & Suites Hartford
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 144 reviews)
$92+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Germantown, WI
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 629 reviews)
$67+
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The Audubon Inn Llc
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 173 reviews)
$75+
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AmericInn by Wyndham West Bend
2 stars
Good (7.8, 273 reviews)
$64+
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Americinn By Wyndham Hartford Wi
2 stars
Good (7.3, 233 reviews)
$68+
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Renting a car in Hartford

Renting a car in Hartford costs $47 per day, on average, or $140 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Hartford.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27.

Renting a car in Hartford costs $47 per day, on average, or $140 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Hartford.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27.

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