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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. Hartford deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Activities & attractions in Hartford

Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
Museums•Historical

When to visit Hartford

Hartford in November
Estimated hotel price
$63
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hartford in November
Estimated hotel price
$63
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, Alaska Airlines, Cathay Pacific and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Hartford departs from Minneapolis and takes around 1h 10m.

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 Seattle, expect to pay about $286 for a 44h 02m 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 Ace, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Hartford using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Eau Claire, the bus ride to Hartford takes 250 miles and will cost you around $81. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about $193 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, Alaska Airlines, Cathay Pacific and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Hartford departs from Minneapolis and takes around 1h 10m.

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 Seattle, expect to pay about $286 for a 44h 02m 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 Ace, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Hartford using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Eau Claire, the bus ride to Hartford takes 250 miles and will cost you around $81. From Atlanta, the ticket costs about $193 for a journey of 1170 miles.

Airports near Hartford

ORDChicago O'Hare Intl
MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
MSNMadison Truax Field

Airlines serving Hartford

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,956 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,730 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,928 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,931 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,139 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,484 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,882 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 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 (8.5, 136 reviews)
$171+
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Americinn By Wyndham Hartford Wi
2 stars
Good (7.3, 226 reviews)
$90+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Hartford WI
2 stars
Okay (5.7, 227 reviews)
$57+
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Renting a car in Hartford

Renting a car in Hartford costs $100 per day, on average, or $200 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 43% more expensive than at Milwaukee-Mitchell.

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33.

Renting a car in Hartford costs $100 per day, on average, or $200 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 43% more expensive than at Milwaukee-Mitchell.

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33.

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