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.

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.

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 (1,531 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,430 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,615 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,901 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,602 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,275 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,469 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (417 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,599 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,012 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,851 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,479 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,940 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,259 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,220 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,566 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (327 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 Comfort Inn & Suites.

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, 543 reviews)
$158+
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Southington, CT
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 352 reviews)
$169+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Meriden By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 586 reviews)
$124+
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Best Western Plus New England Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 697 reviews)
$100+
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Holiday Inn Express Southington By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 517 reviews)
$95+
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Holiday Inn Cheshire - Southington By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.9, 495 reviews)
$92+
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Renting a car in Meriden

Renting a car in Meriden costs $55 per day, on average, or $275 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 61% cheaper than airport locations in Meriden.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26. The most frequently booked car type in Meriden is Intermediate (Tesla Model 3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 25% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Meriden costs $55 per day, on average, or $275 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 61% cheaper than airport locations in Meriden.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26. The most frequently booked car type in Meriden is Intermediate (Tesla Model 3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 25% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Meriden

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$48/day

Compact

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$61/day

Compact SUV
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