Mid-Range Travel Guide: Hartford

Accommodation

$80-180 per night

Mid-range chain hotels, boutique inns, or well-rated bed & breakfasts in downtown or nearby suburbs

Food & Dining

$40-85 per day

Casual dining restaurants, brewery meals, local cafes, and some upscale lunch spots

Transportation

$20-50 per day

Mix of rideshares, taxis, rental car for day trips, and some public transit

Activities

$30-80 per day

Paid museum admissions, guided tours, theater shows, day trips to nearby attractions

Use CTtransit buses instead of rideshares - typically saves 60-75% on transportation costs

Eat lunch at food trucks and local delis rather than sit-down restaurants - usually 40-60% cheaper

Visit museums on community days or look for free admission hours - can save $10-20 per attraction

Stay in nearby suburbs like West Hartford or Glastonbury and commute in - often 20-40% less expensive than downtown

Pack snacks and drinks from grocery stores instead of buying at attractions - saves 50-70% on refreshments

Look for hotel packages that include parking, as downtown parking can add $15-25 per day

Take advantage of free walking tours and self-guided historic district maps instead of paid tours

Relying solely on rideshares and taxis instead of public transit - can triple your transportation costs

Eating every meal in the downtown tourist corridor - typically 80-150% markup compared to neighborhood spots

Not researching free activities and assuming everything costs money - Hartford has many free parks, trails, and historic sites