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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 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 Chicago and takes around 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hartford. The train journey from Hartford to Detroit takes 8h 52m and costs around $62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Memphis, expect to pay about $150 for a 15h 33m 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 Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Minneapolis, the bus ride to Hartford takes 405 miles and will cost you around $138. From Detroit, the ticket costs about $135 for a journey of 1160 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 Chicago and takes around 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hartford. The train journey from Hartford to Detroit takes 8h 52m and costs around $62 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Memphis, expect to pay about $150 for a 15h 33m 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 Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Minneapolis, the bus ride to Hartford takes 405 miles and will cost you around $138. From Detroit, the ticket costs about $135 for a journey of 1160 miles.

Airports near Hartford

ORDChicago O'Hare Intl
MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
MSNMadison Truax Field

Airlines serving Hartford

KLM
Good (1,461 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,818 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,774 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,237 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,240 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,889 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,128 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,375 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,541 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,536 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,702 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,764 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,420 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,182 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,974 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 (8.8, 182 reviews)
$129+
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Comfort Inn & Suites Jackson - West Bend
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 227 reviews)
$65+
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Cobblestone Hotel & Suites Hartford
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 144 reviews)
$126+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Germantown, WI
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 630 reviews)
$72+
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Americinn By Wyndham Hartford Wi
2 stars
Good (7.5, 233 reviews)
$69+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, West Bend, WI
2 stars
Good (7.1, 411 reviews)
$67+
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Renting a car in Hartford

Renting a car in Hartford costs $49 per day, on average, or $147 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Hartford.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69.

Renting a car in Hartford costs $49 per day, on average, or $147 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Hartford.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69.

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