Shelton travel guide

Shelton Tourism | Shelton Guide

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

Shelton in March
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shelton in March
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 44m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Shelton.

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 Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shelton, including Megabus, Bus and FlixBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Shelton takes 105 miles and will cost you around $5. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 270 miles.

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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 44m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Shelton.

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 Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shelton, including Megabus, Bus and FlixBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Shelton 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 Shelton

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Shelton

Most booked hotels in Shelton

Graduate New Haven
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 865 reviews)
$192+
Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 518 reviews)
$165+
Hampton Inn by Hilton Shelton
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 721 reviews)
$139+
New Haven Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1181 reviews)
$186+
Hyatt House Shelton
3 stars
Excellent (8, 442 reviews)
$154+
Courtyard by Marriott Shelton
3 stars
Excellent (8, 187 reviews)
$145+

Renting a car in Shelton

Renting a car in Shelton costs $58 per day, on average, or $174 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 35% cheaper than airport locations in Shelton.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Shelton is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Ford Fusion or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Shelton costs $58 per day, on average, or $174 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 35% cheaper than airport locations in Shelton.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Shelton is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Ford Fusion or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.