With a population of 20,732, Darien 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Darien has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Goose American Bistro and Bar (972 Post Road) and Restaurant L'Ostal (22 Center St) are great picks.
When flying to Darien, you’ll arrive at White Plains Westchester County (HPN), which is located 12 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Darien departs from Charlotte and takes around 1h 46m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Darien. The train journey from Darien to Philadelphia takes 0h 59m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 39m trip.
Another option to get to Darien is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 35 miles from Darien. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Ace, among others, in New York.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Darien, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Darien takes 115 miles and will cost you around $10. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 200 miles.
Renting a car in Darien costs $56 per day, on average, or $169 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Darien (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Darien is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Bolt or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.