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
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″.
How to Get to Meriden
Plane
Although Meriden doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Islip Long Island (ISP), which is located 87 km from Meriden.
Car
Another option to get to Meriden is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 132 km from Meriden. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.
Airlines serving Meriden
Where to stay in Meriden
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Meriden By IHG and Comfort Inn & Suites.
Where to stay in popular areas of Meriden
Most booked hotels in Meriden
Renting a car in Meriden
Renting a car in Meriden costs $58 per day, on average, or $173 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 21% cheaper than airport locations in Meriden.
Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Meriden is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Venue or similar) are, on average, 23% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.