Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Meriden travel guide

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You're Going to Love Meriden

With a population of 60,868, Meriden is a must-see destination in Connecticut, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Meriden has to offer.

When to visit Meriden

Meriden in December
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel
Meriden in December
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Meriden in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 28.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 5.4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Meriden, with an average rainfall of 3.3″.

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How to Get to Meriden

Plane

Although Meriden doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tweed-New Haven (HVN), which is located 19 miles from Meriden. Tweed-New Haven is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Azul, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States.

Train

The train station in Meriden is called Meriden, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Meriden is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 82 miles from Meriden. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Peter Pan Bus Lines operates bus routes to Meriden.

Plane

Although Meriden doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tweed-New Haven (HVN), which is located 19 miles from Meriden. Tweed-New Haven is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Azul, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States.

Train

The train station in Meriden is called Meriden, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Meriden is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 82 miles from Meriden. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Peter Pan Bus Lines operates bus routes to Meriden.

Airlines serving Meriden

KLM
Good (1,419 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,993 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,050 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,665 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,039 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,421 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,494 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,466 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,312 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,340 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (370 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,903 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,886 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,010 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,170 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,658 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,567 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (675 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (334 reviews)
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Where to stay in Meriden

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Meriden By IHG and Extended Stay America Suites - Hartford - Meriden.

Where to stay in popular areas of Meriden

Most booked hotels in Meriden

Hilton Garden Inn Wallingford/Meriden
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 525 reviews)
$138+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Meriden By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 561 reviews)
$106+
Holiday Inn Express Southington By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 498 reviews)
$70+
Best Western Plus New England Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8, 673 reviews)
$81+
Holiday Inn Cheshire - Southington By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.8, 474 reviews)
$81+
Comfort Inn & Suites
3 stars
Good (7, 886 reviews)
$75+

Renting a car in Meriden

Renting a car in Meriden costs $45 per day, on average, or $226 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 48% cheaper than airport locations in Meriden.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Meriden (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Meriden is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Bolt or similar) are, on average, 34% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Meriden costs $45 per day, on average, or $226 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 48% cheaper than airport locations in Meriden.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Meriden (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Meriden is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Bolt or similar) are, on average, 34% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.