Hartford travel guide
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You're Going to Love Hartford
With a population of 14,223, Hartford is a must-see destination in Wisconsin, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Hartford deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Hartford
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hartford in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 8.6 °F, with an average temperature of 17.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Hartford, with an average rainfall of 1.1″.
How to Get to Hartford
Plane
Although Hartford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Milwaukee-Mitchell Airport (MKE), which is located 35 miles from Hartford. The shortest domestic flight to Hartford departs from Dallas and takes around 2h 16m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hartford.
Car
Another option to get to Hartford is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 107 miles from Hartford. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hartford, including Bus, Megabus and Greyhound. From Chicago, the bus ride to Hartford takes 80 miles and will cost you around $76. From Madison, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 90 miles.
Airlines serving Hartford
Where to stay in popular areas of Hartford
Most booked hotels in Hartford
Renting a car in Hartford
Renting a car in Hartford costs $65 per day, on average, or $130 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 8% cheaper than airport locations in Hartford.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in 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.