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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 56m.
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 Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Shelton, including Megabus, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Shelton takes 90 miles and will cost you around $11. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $20 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 $64 per day, on average, or $192 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 28% cheaper than airport locations in Shelton.
Expect to pay $3.82 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 $45.88 and $61.17.