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
$92
1 night at 3-star hotel
Meriden in December
Estimated hotel price
$92
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.

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 Ace and Turo, 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.

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 Ace and Turo, among others, in New York.

Airports near Meriden

HPNWhite Plains Westchester County
ISPIslip Long Island
PVDProvidence-TFGreen

Airlines serving Meriden

KLM
Good (1,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,269 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,248 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,405 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,795 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,370 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,994 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,897 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,035 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,116 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,200 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,917 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,570 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,565 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (680 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 (8.6, 533 reviews)
$127+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Meriden By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 574 reviews)
$102+
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Residence Inn by Marriott Southington
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 203 reviews)
$124+
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Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Wallingford New Haven
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 323 reviews)
$89+
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Best Western Plus New England Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8, 688 reviews)
$85+
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Holiday Inn Cheshire - Southington By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.9, 482 reviews)
$84+
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Renting a car in Meriden

Renting a car in Meriden costs $52 per day, on average, or $262 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 7% cheaper than airport locations in Meriden.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. 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 Full-size rental cars (Nissan Altima or similar) are, on average, 36% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Meriden costs $52 per day, on average, or $262 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 7% cheaper than airport locations in Meriden.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. 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 Full-size rental cars (Nissan Altima or similar) are, on average, 36% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Meriden

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$34/day

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$45/day

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