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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Aribella (66 Huntington St) and Il Palio (5 Corporate Drive) are great picks.
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 Boston and takes around 1h 23m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Shelton.
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.
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 Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 270 miles.
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 $3.90 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.