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How to get there
Where to stay
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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 4 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 87 km from Meriden.

Train

The train station in Meriden is called Meriden, and is located 0.5 km from the city center.

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 Payless, 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 87 km from Meriden.

Train

The train station in Meriden is called Meriden, and is located 0.5 km from the city center.

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 Payless, among others, in New York.

Airports near Meriden

HPNWhite Plains Westchester County
ISPIslip Long Island
PVDProvidence-TFGreen

Airlines serving Meriden

KLM
Good (1,482 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,369 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,290 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,561 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,533 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,551 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,880 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,376 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,150 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,911 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,004 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,907 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,162 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,203 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,554 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,578 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (685 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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Homewood Suites by Hilton Wallingford-Meriden
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 318 reviews)
$110+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Meriden By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 581 reviews)
$104+
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Residence Inn by Marriott Southington
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 205 reviews)
$131+
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Holiday Inn Express Southington By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 515 reviews)
$87+
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Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Wallingford New Haven
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 324 reviews)
$118+
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Best Western Plus New England Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8, 694 reviews)
$82+
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Renting a car in Meriden

Renting a car in Meriden costs $56 per day, on average, or $225 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Meriden.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44. The most frequently booked car type in Meriden is Compact (Kia Niro 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, 32% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Meriden costs $56 per day, on average, or $225 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Meriden.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44. The most frequently booked car type in Meriden is Compact (Kia Niro 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, 32% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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$37/day

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