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 Orlando and takes around 2h 34m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Guilford. The train journey from Guilford to Philadelphia takes 1h 05m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bridgeport, expect to pay about $5 for a 1h 20m 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 Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Guilford, including Megabus, Bus and FlixBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Guilford takes 185 km and will cost you around $10. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 443 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 Orlando and takes around 2h 34m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Guilford. The train journey from Guilford to Philadelphia takes 1h 05m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bridgeport, expect to pay about $5 for a 1h 20m 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 Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Guilford, including Megabus, Bus and FlixBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Guilford takes 185 km and will cost you around $10. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 443 km.

Airlines serving Guilford

Lufthansa
Good (4,656 reviews)
KLM
Good (854 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,481 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,556 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,777 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,165 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 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, 863 reviews)
$170+
Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 496 reviews)
$165+
New Haven Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1154 reviews)
$184+
Comfort Inn Guilford near I-95
2 stars
Excellent (8, 265 reviews)
$122+
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
4 stars
Good (7.7, 421 reviews)
$191+
Tower Inn and Suites of Guilford / Madison
2 stars
Good (7, 151 reviews)
$98+

Renting a car in Guilford

Renting a car in Guilford costs $61 per day, on average, or $122 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 27% cheaper than airport locations in Guilford.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. 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 $61 per day, on average, or $122 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 27% cheaper than airport locations in Guilford.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Guilford, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.