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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Meriden has to offer.

When to visit Meriden

Meriden in December
Estimated hotel price
$89
1 night at 3-star hotel
Meriden in December
Estimated hotel price
$89
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 JetBlue, Avelo Airlines, Breeze Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Meriden departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 53m.

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 Drive Tri-State and Payless, among others, in New York.

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 JetBlue, Avelo Airlines, Breeze Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Meriden departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 53m.

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 Drive Tri-State and Payless, among others, in New York.

Airports near Meriden

HVNTweed-New Haven
HPNWhite Plains Westchester County
ISPIslip Long Island

Airlines serving Meriden

KLM
Good (1,592 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,654 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,709 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,101 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,060 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,970 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,437 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,520 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (697 reviews)
Azul
Good (888 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,182 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (327 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,447 reviews)
Southwest
Good (4,207 reviews)
Volaris
Good (1,113 reviews)
Cape Air
Excellent (33 reviews)
Tradewind
Excellent (2 reviews)
BermudAir
Excellent (7 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

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Hilton Garden Inn Wallingford/Meriden
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 553 reviews)
$153+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Meriden By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 612 reviews)
$109+
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Best Western Plus New England Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 702 reviews)
$106+
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Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Wallingford New Haven
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 334 reviews)
$137+
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Holiday Inn Express Southington By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8, 534 reviews)
$94+
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Holiday Inn Cheshire - Southington By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.8, 515 reviews)
$106+
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Renting a car in Meriden

Renting a car in Meriden costs $57 per day, on average, or $172 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 23% cheaper than airport locations in Meriden.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50. The most frequently booked car type in Meriden is Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Meriden costs $57 per day, on average, or $172 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 23% cheaper than airport locations in Meriden.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50. The most frequently booked car type in Meriden is Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Meriden

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$40/day

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Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$47/day

Intermediate SUV
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