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

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 57 km from Hartford. The shortest domestic flight to Hartford departs from Kansas City and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Hartford is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 172 km from Hartford. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Plane

Although Hartford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport (MKE), which is located 57 km from Hartford. The shortest domestic flight to Hartford departs from Kansas City and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Hartford is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 172 km from Hartford. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near Hartford

ORDChicago O'Hare Intl
MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
MSNMadison Truax Field

Airlines serving Hartford

Lufthansa
Good (8,223 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,569 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,206 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,064 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,479 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,571 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,645 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,656 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,172 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (951 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,979 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,205 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,585 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,532 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,471 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,593 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hartford

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Super 8 by Wyndham Hartford WI and Cobblestone Hotel & Suites Hartford.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hartford

Most booked hotels in Hartford

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Towneplace Suites By Marriott Milwaukee West Bend
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, 35 reviews)
$163+
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Hampton Inn & Suites West Bend
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 183 reviews)
$139+
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Comfort Inn & Suites Jackson - West Bend
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 232 reviews)
$88+
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Cobblestone Hotel & Suites Hartford
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 150 reviews)
$170+
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Americinn By Wyndham Hartford Wi
3 stars
Good (7.7, 234 reviews)
$93+
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AmericInn by Wyndham West Bend
3 stars
Good (7.5, 283 reviews)
$79+
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Renting a car in Hartford

Renting a car in Hartford costs $65 per day, on average, or $129 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, 7% more expensive than at Milwaukee-Mitchell.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86.

Renting a car in Hartford costs $65 per day, on average, or $129 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, 7% more expensive than at Milwaukee-Mitchell.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86.

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