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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.

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, Emirates 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.

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 Sixt, 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 85 miles and will cost you around $37. From Minneapolis, the ticket costs about $77 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. Chicago O'Hare Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Emirates 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.

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 Sixt, 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 85 miles and will cost you around $37. From Minneapolis, the ticket costs about $77 for a journey of 405 miles.

Airports near Hartford

ORDChicago O'Hare Intl
MKEMilwaukee-Mitchell
MSNMadison Truax Field

Airlines serving Hartford

Lufthansa
Good (7,489 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,402 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,456 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,973 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,010 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,990 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,976 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,374 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,649 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (853 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,295 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,532 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,279 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,130 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,023 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,080 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,380 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 (8.4, 136 reviews)
$156+
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Comfort Inn and Suites NW Milwaukee
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 228 reviews)
$67+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Germantown, WI
3 stars
Excellent (8, 617 reviews)
$80+
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AmericInn by Wyndham West Bend
2 stars
Good (7.8, 257 reviews)
$67+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Germantown/Milwaukee
2 stars
Good (7.3, 329 reviews)
$68+
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Americinn By Wyndham Hartford Wi
2 stars
Good (7.2, 229 reviews)
$89+
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Renting a car in Hartford

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72.

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