Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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.

When to visit Guilford

Guilford in January
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Guilford in January
Estimated hotel price
$105
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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 08m.

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 Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 08m.

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 Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Airports near Guilford

LGANew York LaGuardia
BDLHartford Bradley Intl
JFKNew York John F Kennedy Intl

Airlines serving Guilford

Lufthansa
Good (8,111 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,533 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,095 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,437 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,988 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,250 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,618 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (939 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,930 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,741 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,606 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,864 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,210 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,298 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,420 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,473 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (420 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,403 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,313 reviews)
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Where to stay in Guilford

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Tower Inn and Suites of Guilford / Madison and Red Roof Inn Plus+ & Suites Guilford.

Where to stay in popular areas of Guilford

Most booked hotels in Guilford

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Hotel Marcel New Haven, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (9, 356 reviews)
$156+
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New Haven Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1363 reviews)
$113+
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Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 913 reviews)
$143+
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Courtyard by Marriott New Haven at Yale
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 729 reviews)
$137+
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Spark by Hilton Guilford
2 stars
Excellent (8, 377 reviews)
$129+
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Tower Inn and Suites of Guilford / Madison
2 stars
Good (7.4, 231 reviews)
$115+
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Renting a car in Guilford

Renting a car in Guilford costs $62 per day, on average, or $125 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 42% cheaper than airport locations in Guilford.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44. The most frequently booked car type in Guilford is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 29% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Guilford costs $62 per day, on average, or $125 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 42% cheaper than airport locations in Guilford.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44. The most frequently booked car type in Guilford is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 29% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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