Connecticut car hire

At less than 6,000 square miles, the state of Connecticut is the third smallest in the USA and the perfect place to begin a voyage of discovery. Rent a car in Connecticut and go north into gorgeous New England, or venture south to New York City.

Language: English | Currency: US Dollar ($) | Avg. Flight time: 6 hrs 54 mins

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Connecticut is located in the north-eastern United States and is bordered by the state of New York, making it an ideal stopover and a good base to explore this fascinating corner of the US by using car hire as part of your American adventure.

Car rental is advised if you want to explore the landscape that the state has to offer. Connecticut has an abundance of forests and national parks to explore, and with a number of major cities in the surrounding states – such as New York City, Boston and Syracuse – within a couple of hours’ drive, it's worth considering Connecticut as a stopover state on any road trip you may have planned in your hire car.

Be sure to book car rental in Connecticut in advance of your stay to secure the lowest price. You can arrange to collect your hire car at: Hartford-Bradley International Airport, which is a 20-minute drive north of the city; at the regional airport in New Haven; or from one of the many car-rental offices in downtown areas such as Coventry and Stamford.

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When you book car hire, Connecticut and the surrounding areas can be explored cheaply and easily...

The state capital, Hartford, is one of the oldest cities in the United States and the bustling port town of Bridgeport is the most populous. Both cities have rich histories that can be explored through museums and parks, as well as amusement parks, zoos and guided tours to keep you busy during your visit. You can pick up Hartford car rental at the airport or from a rental office in the city, while car rental in Bridgeport can be collected downtown.

While many visitors skip merrily through Connecticut as they journey between the more rural and rugged spots of New England and the non-stop buzz of New York City, few give this state the attention it deserves. Sure, the views from the main highway can appear a little industrial, but get off that interstate and take a look around picture-postcard towns, pull in at traditional diners, follow the Connecticut Beer Trail or have a splash about at the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. See Mark Twain’s house in Hartford, learn about life under the waves at Norwalk’s aquarium, visit a working farm or swing by historic sites such as the Comstock Covered Bridge, which offers a glimpse of the state from a time long gone.

Nowhere in Connecticut is more than three hours away by road so you can opt to stay in one place and make day trips, or tour the state and book hotels in different areas. Further afield, car hire enables you to reach New York City from Hartford in around two and a half hours, Boston in less than two, and the beaches of Cape Cod in three and a half hours.

Fair fuel policy

A fair fuel policy (also known as full-to-full or same-to-same) means you’ll only pay for the fuel you use. All car rental deals compared on TravelSupermarket come with a fair fuel policy, so you can book your hire car safe in the knowledge there will be no nasty surprises at drop-off. More information on TravelSupermarket’s commitment to fair fuel policies can be found here.

No hidden fees

All rental deals compared on TravelSupermarket include mandatory fees (for example, one-way and young driver surcharges) in your rental quote at the time of booking, meaning you’ll know the full price of your car hire upfront.