Darien travel guide

Darien Tourism | Darien Guide

You're Going to Love Darien

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.

Where to Eat in Darien

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 to visit Darien

Darien in February
Estimated hotel price
$147
1 night at 3-star hotel
Darien in February
Estimated hotel price
$147
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Darien

Plane

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.

Train

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.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

Plane

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.

Train

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.

Car

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.

Bus

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.

Airlines serving Darien

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (951 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,608 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,175 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (815 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,711 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Darien

Most booked hotels in Darien

Norwalk Inn & Conference Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 615 reviews)
$148+
Sonesta White Plains Downtown
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1080 reviews)
$236+
The Stamford Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, 1199 reviews)
$139+
Hilton Stamford Hotel & Executive Meeting Center
4 stars
Good (7.3, 1880 reviews)
$208+
Hyatt Regency Greenwich
4 stars
Good (7.1, 589 reviews)
$227+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Stamford / New York City
2 stars
Okay (5.1, 1064 reviews)
$87+

Renting a car in Darien

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.

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.