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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Meriden has to offer.
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″.
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 Avelo Airlines, Azul, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Meriden departs from Raleigh and takes around 1h 38m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Meriden. The train journey from Meriden to New York takes 1h 39m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Boston, expect to pay about $23 for a 2h 17m trip. The train station in Meriden is called Meriden, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.
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 Kyte and Hertz, among others, in New York.
You can travel by bus to Meriden using Peter Pan Bus Lines or Greyhound. From Boston, the bus ride to Meriden takes 195 miles and will cost you around $46. From Newark, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 280 miles.
Renting a car in Meriden costs $48 per day, on average, or $194 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 57% cheaper than airport locations in Meriden.
Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36. 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 Full-size rental cars (Chrysler 200 or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.