Darien travel guide
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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. Darien deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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
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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 44m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Darien.
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 Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Darien, including Megabus, Bus and FlixBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Darien takes 105 miles and will cost you around $5. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 270 miles.
Airlines serving Darien
Where to stay in popular areas of Darien
Most booked hotels in Darien
Renting a car in Darien
Renting a car in Darien costs $52 per day, on average, or $104 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. 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, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.