With a population of 63,268, West Hartford is a must-see destination in Connecticut, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. West Hartford deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Rizzuto’s Restaurant and Bar - West Hartford (111 Memorial Road) and Treva (980 Farmington Ave.) are great picks.
When flying to West Hartford, you’ll arrive at Bradley Intl Airport (BDL), which is located 12 miles from the city center.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to West Hartford.
Another option to get to West Hartford is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 95 miles from West Hartford. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Renting a car in West Hartford costs $71 per day, on average, or $143 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in West Hartford.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in West Hartford (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 West Hartford is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica 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, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.