Guilford travel guide

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You're Going to Love Guilford

With a population of 22.498, Guilford is a must-see destination in Connecticut, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Guilford deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Guilford

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ballou's Restaurant & Wine Bar - Guilford (51 Whitfield Street) and D'Vine Bistro (25 Whitfield St.) are great picks.

When to visit Guilford

Guilford in January
Estimated hotel price
$95
1 night at 3-star hotel
Guilford in January
Estimated hotel price
$95
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Guilford

Plane

When flying to Guilford, you’ll arrive at Tweed-New Haven (HVN), which is located 18 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Guilford departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 57m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Guilford, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Guilford to Philadelphia takes 1h 02m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 50m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Guilford is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 125 km from Guilford. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Guilford, including Megabus, Greyhound and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Guilford takes 169 km and will cost you around $6. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 435 km.

Plane

When flying to Guilford, you’ll arrive at Tweed-New Haven (HVN), which is located 18 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Guilford departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 57m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Guilford, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Guilford to Philadelphia takes 1h 02m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 50m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Guilford is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 125 km from Guilford. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Guilford, including Megabus, Greyhound and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Guilford takes 169 km and will cost you around $6. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 435 km.

Airlines serving Guilford

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,965 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,962 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Guilford

Most booked hotels in Guilford

Graduate New Haven
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 873 reviews)
$190+
Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 539 reviews)
$158+
New Haven Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1204 reviews)
$189+
Comfort Inn Guilford near I-95
2 stars
Good (7.9, 265 reviews)
$114+
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
4 stars
Good (7.7, 424 reviews)
$165+
Tower Inn and Suites of Guilford / Madison
2 stars
Good (7, 149 reviews)
$132+

Renting a car in Guilford

Renting a car in Guilford costs $56 per day, on average, or $112 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 43% cheaper than airport locations in Guilford.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Guilford (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. Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Guilford, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Guilford costs $56 per day, on average, or $112 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 43% cheaper than airport locations in Guilford.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Guilford (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. Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Guilford, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.