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 69 km from Gilford. Boston Logan Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Gilford departs from New York and takes around 1h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Gilford, followed by Acela. The train journey from Gilford to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Mystic, expect to pay about $22 for a 1h 26m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Gilford is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 135 km 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 Providence, the bus ride to Gilford takes 105 km and will cost you around $22. From Portland, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 185 km.

Plane

Although Gilford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester (MHT), which is located 69 km from Gilford. Boston Logan Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Gilford departs from New York and takes around 1h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Gilford, followed by Acela. The train journey from Gilford to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Mystic, expect to pay about $22 for a 1h 26m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Gilford is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 135 km 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 Providence, the bus ride to Gilford takes 105 km and will cost you around $22. From Portland, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 185 km.

Airports near Gilford

Airlines serving Gilford

Lufthansa
Good (4,690 reviews)
KLM
Good (837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (956 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,651 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,234 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,569 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (486 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,602 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,104 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,416 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,994 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,024 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (802 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (933 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,173 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 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, 111 reviews)
$216+
Belknap Point Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 106 reviews)
$197+
Fireside Inn & Suites Gilford
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 436 reviews)
$155+
Half Moon Motel and Cottages
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 237 reviews)
$164+
Sun Valley Cottages
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 10 reviews)
$466+
The Naswa Resort
3 stars
Good (7.9, 173 reviews)
$173+

Renting a car in Gilford

Renting a car in Gilford costs $70 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Gilford.

Expect to pay $3.82 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 $45.88 and $61.17.

Renting a car in Gilford costs $70 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Gilford.

Expect to pay $3.82 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 $45.88 and $61.17.