Shelton travel guide
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You're Going to Love Shelton
With a population of 39,559, Shelton 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 Shelton has to offer.
Where to Eat in Shelton
If you’re looking for affordable options, Aribella (66 Huntington St) and Il Palio (5 Corporate Drive) are great picks.
When to visit Shelton
How to Get to Shelton
Plane
When flying to Shelton, you’ll arrive at Tweed-New Haven (HVN), which is located 11 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Shelton departs from Charlotte and takes around 1h 46m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Shelton. The train journey from Shelton 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 Shelton is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 61 miles from Shelton. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Ace, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shelton, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Shelton takes 115 miles and will cost you around $10. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 200 miles.
Airlines serving Shelton
Where to stay in popular areas of Shelton
Most booked hotels in Shelton
Renting a car in Shelton
Renting a car in Shelton costs $60 per day, on average, or $180 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 34% cheaper than airport locations in Shelton.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Shelton (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. Full-size (Ford Fusion or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Shelton, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.