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 April
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Guilford in April
Estimated hotel price
$115
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 11 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Guilford departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 31m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Guilford, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Guilford to Philadelphia takes 1h 25m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 13m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Guilford is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 78 miles from Guilford. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Guilford, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, OurBus and Bus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Guilford takes 95 miles and will cost you around $16. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $48 for a journey of 145 miles.

Plane

When flying to Guilford, you’ll arrive at Tweed-New Haven (HVN), which is located 11 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Guilford departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 31m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Guilford, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Guilford to Philadelphia takes 1h 25m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 13m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Guilford is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 78 miles from Guilford. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Guilford, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, OurBus and Bus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Guilford takes 95 miles and will cost you around $16. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $48 for a journey of 145 miles.

Airlines serving Guilford

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,663 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,625 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,017 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,131 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,830 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,057 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,699 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,447 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,516 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (886 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,345 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,111 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,632 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,343 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,158 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,422 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,570 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

Hotel Marcel New Haven, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 328 reviews)
$140+
New Haven Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1289 reviews)
$106+
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 859 reviews)
$159+
Courtyard by Marriott New Haven at Yale
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 720 reviews)
$113+
Spark by Hilton Guilford
2 stars
Good (7.6, 378 reviews)
$117+
Tower Inn and Suites of Guilford / Madison
2 stars
Good (7.5, 227 reviews)
$95+

Renting a car in Guilford

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09.