With a population of 122,643, Stamford is a must-see destination in Connecticut, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.
Downtown is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Stamford. These include popular favourites such as The Capital Grille - Stamford (230 Tresser Blvd), Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse - Stamford (230 Tresser Blvd) and Siena Ristorante (519 Summer St.). If you’re looking for affordable options, Dinosaur Bar-B-Que - Stamford (845 Canal Street) and Napa & Company (75 Broad Street) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Stamford in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -7 °C, with an average temperature of -2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 118 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Stamford, with an average rainfall of 87 mm.
When flying to Stamford, you’ll arrive at White Plains Westchester County (HPN), which is located 9 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Stamford from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 13h 55m.
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Stamford, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Stamford to Philadelphia takes 1h 08m and costs around AED 37 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bridgeport, expect to pay about AED 18 for a 1h 33m trip. The train station in Stamford is called Stamford, and is located 0.5 miles from the city centre.
Another option to get to Stamford is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 31 miles from Stamford. You’ll find branches of Budget and Dollar, among others, in New York.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stamford, including Megabus, Bus and FlixBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Stamford takes 115 miles and will cost you around AED 37. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about AED 44 for a journey of 275 miles.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Amsterdam Hotel and Red Carpet Inn - Stamford. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Stamford, with prices from AED 304 to AED 1,149 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Stamford are about 157% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Expect to pay AED 3.82 per litre in Stamford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 45.84 and AED 61.11. The most frequently booked car type in Stamford is Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Prius c or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.