Rent a Car in Downtown New Haven

New Haven Union Station is a historic railway station in the heart of New Haven, located on Union Avenue approximately 1 km south of Yale University. The station serves Metro-North and Amtrak with direct trains to New York Penn Station in approximately 1.5 hours. Two rental companies at the station make it easy to combine your train journey with a car trip in Connecticut.

Union Station is located on the edge of the Long Wharf district, just 10 minutes' walk from New Haven's historic Green. IKEA and Long Wharf Theatre are within 2 km of the station along the coastal road. Tweed New Haven Airport is approximately 8 km to the south via Route 1 if you need to switch to air travel.

Pick up your car immediately upon arrival by train from New York and avoid taking a taxi downtown – save both time and money. Drive north on I-91 toward Hartford (65 km) or east on I-95 toward Mystic (80 km) for easy day trips. Return the car on time for your train – the station has limited short-term parking.

Where are the rental companies located at New Haven Union Station? The rental companies are located in connection with the station building on Union Avenue, easily accessible directly from the platform. Can I return the car at the station and take the train to New York?

Yes, that's exactly what the arrangement is designed for – check opening hours with your rental company. How long does it take to drive from New Haven station to Mystic Seaport? Mystic Seaport is approximately 80 km to the east via I-95 and takes roughly 1 hour.

We compare prices from all major providers at New Haven Train Station so you can see the total cost upfront — including insurance, fuel terms and any extras. Most bookings include free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup, giving you flexibility if your plans change.