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

Guilford travel guide

Guilford Tourism | Guilford Guide

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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Guilford has to offer.

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 11 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Guilford departs from Charleston and takes around 2h 07m.

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 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 11 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Guilford departs from Charleston and takes around 2h 07m.

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 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 (8,234 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,227 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,082 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,460 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,594 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,664 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (967 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,233 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,991 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,202 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,676 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,533 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,431 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,494 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,608 reviews)
Show more

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

See all
Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 709 reviews)
$127+
View
New Haven Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1492 reviews)
$144+
View
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 950 reviews)
$163+
View
Courtyard by Marriott New Haven at Yale
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 723 reviews)
$135+
View
Spark by Hilton Guilford
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 383 reviews)
$131+
View
Tower Inn and Suites of Guilford / Madison
2 stars
Good (7.2, 239 reviews)
$96+
View

Renting a car in Guilford

Renting a car in Guilford costs $70 per day, on average, or $209 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Guilford.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50.

Renting a car in Guilford costs $70 per day, on average, or $209 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Guilford.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50.

Find car rentals in Guilford