Milford travel guide

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You're Going to Love Milford

With a population of 51,271, Milford is a must-see destination in Connecticut, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Milford deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Milford

If you’re looking for affordable options, Seasons at Jeffrey's (501 New Haven Ave) and Dockside Brewery (40 Bridgeport Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Milford

Milford in February
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Milford in February
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Milford

Plane

When flying to Milford, you’ll arrive at Tweed-New Haven (HVN), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Milford departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Milford, followed by Acela. The train journey from Milford to Trenton takes 0h 54m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 47m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Milford is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 58 miles from Milford. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Milford, including OurBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Milford takes 70 miles and will cost you around $40. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 90 miles.

Plane

When flying to Milford, you’ll arrive at Tweed-New Haven (HVN), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Milford departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Milford, followed by Acela. The train journey from Milford to Trenton takes 0h 54m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 47m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Milford is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 58 miles from Milford. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Milford, including OurBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Milford takes 70 miles and will cost you around $40. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 90 miles.

Airlines serving Milford

Lufthansa
Good (7,181 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,352 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,644 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,833 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,873 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,551 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,670 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,900 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,235 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,419 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,338 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,237 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,202 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,300 reviews)
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Where to stay in Milford

Average rates range from around $165 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $283 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Milford

Most booked hotels in Milford

Graduate by Hilton New Haven
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 850 reviews)
$182+
Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 805 reviews)
$137+
New Haven Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1540 reviews)
$183+
Springhill Suites Milford
3 stars
Excellent (8, 477 reviews)
$125+
Hyatt Place Milford/New Haven
3 stars
Good (7.9, 666 reviews)
$115+
Hilton Garden Inn Milford
3 stars
Good (7.9, 489 reviews)
$95+

Renting a car in Milford

Renting a car in Milford costs $64 per day, on average, or $127 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Milford (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 Milford is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Milford costs $64 per day, on average, or $127 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Milford (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 Milford is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.