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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 March
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Meriden in March
Estimated hotel price
$99
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 Islip Long Island (ISP), which is located 54 miles from Meriden. White Plains Westchester County is the most popular, with regular flights from Azul, JetBlue, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Meriden. 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.

Plane

Although Meriden doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Islip Long Island (ISP), which is located 54 miles from Meriden. White Plains Westchester County is the most popular, with regular flights from Azul, JetBlue, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Meriden. 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.

Airports near Meriden

HPNWhite Plains Westchester County
ISPIslip Long Island
PVDProvidence-TFGreen

Airlines serving Meriden

KLM
Good (1,374 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,960 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,906 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,867 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,465 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,289 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,604 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,743 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (349 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,431 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,223 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,910 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,251 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (913 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,810 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,109 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,715 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,485 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (335 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Meriden

Most booked hotels in Meriden

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Homewood Suites by Hilton Southington, CT
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 334 reviews)
$175+
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Holiday Inn Express Southington
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 456 reviews)
$140+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Meriden By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 529 reviews)
$118+
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Best Western Plus New England Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8, 639 reviews)
$115+
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Holiday Inn Cheshire - Southington
3 stars
Good (7.8, 457 reviews)
$128+
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Comfort Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (7, 841 reviews)
$103+
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Renting a car in Meriden

Renting a car in Meriden costs $69 per day, on average, or $347 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 17% cheaper than airport locations in Meriden.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Meriden is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Meriden costs $69 per day, on average, or $347 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 17% cheaper than airport locations in Meriden.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Meriden is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Meriden

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$41/day

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$42/day

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