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What to do
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. Chicago O'Hare Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, United Airlines, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Hartford departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 50m.

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 Europcar, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Hartford using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Minneapolis, the bus ride to Hartford takes 445 miles and will cost you around $91. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about $104 for a journey of 1170 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. Chicago O'Hare Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, United Airlines, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Hartford departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 50m.

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 Europcar, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Hartford using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Minneapolis, the bus ride to Hartford takes 445 miles and will cost you around $91. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about $104 for a journey of 1170 miles.

Airports near Hartford

ORDChicago O'Hare Intl
MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
MSNMadison Truax Field

Airlines serving Hartford

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,736 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,690 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,085 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,198 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,094 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,189 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,721 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,524 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,485 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,644 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,658 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,140 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,351 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,434 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 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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Cobblestone Hotel & Suites Hartford
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 144 reviews)
$126+
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Comfort Inn and Suites NW Milwaukee
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 243 reviews)
$61+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Germantown, WI
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 628 reviews)
$70+
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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, 272 reviews)
$61+
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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 4% 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 4% 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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