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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Meriden has to offer.

When to visit Meriden

Meriden in March
Estimated hotel price
$90
1 night at 3-star hotel
Meriden in March
Estimated hotel price
$90
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 Tweed-New Haven (HVN), which is located 19 miles from Meriden.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Meriden. The train station in Meriden is called Meriden, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

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 Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Plane

Although Meriden doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tweed-New Haven (HVN), which is located 19 miles from Meriden.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Meriden. The train station in Meriden is called Meriden, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.

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 Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Airlines serving Meriden

Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,719 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,593 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,357 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (771 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (815 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,787 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (497 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,946 reviews)
Azul
Excellent (463 reviews)
Cape Air
Excellent (15 reviews)
Tradewind
Excellent (1 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Meriden

Most booked hotels in Meriden

Holiday Inn Express Southington
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 377 reviews)
$144+
Best Western Plus New England Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 543 reviews)
$120+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Meriden
2 stars
Good (7.8, 264 reviews)
$119+
Holiday Inn Cheshire - Southington
3 stars
Good (7.7, 329 reviews)
$135+
Comfort Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (7.6, 83 reviews)
$104+
Days Inn by Wyndham Southington
2 stars
Good (6.9, 526 reviews)
$96+

Renting a car in Meriden

Renting a car in Meriden costs $58 per day, on average, or $175 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 26% cheaper than airport locations in Meriden.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Meriden is Standard (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Bolt or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Meriden costs $58 per day, on average, or $175 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 26% cheaper than airport locations in Meriden.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Meriden is Standard (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Bolt or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.