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
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 Atlanta and takes around 2h 07m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Shelton, followed by Acela. The train journey from Shelton to Philadelphia takes 1h 05m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 50m 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 Sixt and Kyte, 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 220 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. 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, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.