Gilford travel guide

Gilford Tourism | Gilford Guide

You're Going to Love Gilford

With a population of 7,849, Gilford is a must-see destination in New Hampshire, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Gilford to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Gilford

Gilford in November
Estimated hotel price
$154
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gilford in November
Estimated hotel price
$154
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Gilford

Plane

Although Gilford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester (MHT), which is located 43 miles from Gilford. Boston Logan Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Gilford departs from Chicago and takes around 2h 24m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Gilford, followed by Acela. The train journey from Gilford to Providence takes 0h 43m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Exeter, expect to pay about $21 for a 1h 11m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Gilford is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 84 miles from Gilford. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gilford, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Portland, the bus ride to Gilford takes 130 miles and will cost you around $27. From New York, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 228 miles.

Plane

Although Gilford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester (MHT), which is located 43 miles from Gilford. Boston Logan Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Gilford departs from Chicago and takes around 2h 24m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Gilford, followed by Acela. The train journey from Gilford to Providence takes 0h 43m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Exeter, expect to pay about $21 for a 1h 11m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Gilford is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 84 miles from Gilford. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gilford, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Portland, the bus ride to Gilford takes 130 miles and will cost you around $27. From New York, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 228 miles.

Airports near Gilford

Airlines serving Gilford

Lufthansa
Good (4,673 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,643 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,245 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,575 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,107 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,424 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,988 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,010 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (935 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (838 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gilford

Most booked hotels in Gilford

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Gilford
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 110 reviews)
$213+
Belknap Point Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 107 reviews)
$192+
Fireside Inn & Suites Gilford
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 433 reviews)
$155+
Half Moon Motel and Cottages
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 240 reviews)
$163+
Sun Valley Cottages
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 10 reviews)
$466+
Gunstock Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (7.8, 337 reviews)
$179+

Renting a car in Gilford

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Gilford (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.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Gilford (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.