With a population of 29,438, Branford is a must-see destination in Connecticut, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Branford deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, HOME (1114 Main St) and Thimble Island Brewing Company (16 Business Park Dr) are great picks.
When flying to Branford, you’ll arrive at Tweed-New Haven (HVN), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Branford departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 07m.
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Branford, followed by Acela. The train journey from Branford to Philadelphia takes 1h 05m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 50m trip.
Another option to get to Branford is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 71 miles from Branford. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Branford, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Branford takes 115 miles and will cost you around $10. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 220 miles.
Renting a car in Branford costs $50 per day, on average, or $100 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 60% cheaper than airport locations in Branford.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Branford (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 Branford is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.