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What to do
Where to eat
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.

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 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 West Palm Beach and takes around 2h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Guilford, followed by Acela. The train journey from Guilford to Trenton takes 1h 00m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 19m 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 Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Guilford, including Greyhound, Bus and OurBus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Guilford takes 90 miles and will cost you around $33. From Albany, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 150 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 West Palm Beach and takes around 2h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Guilford, followed by Acela. The train journey from Guilford to Trenton takes 1h 00m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 19m 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 Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Guilford, including Greyhound, Bus and OurBus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Guilford takes 90 miles and will cost you around $33. From Albany, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 150 miles.

Airports near Guilford

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

Airlines serving Guilford

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,555 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,004 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,496 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,031 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,778 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,003 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (864 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,410 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,560 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,243 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,053 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,391 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 (8.8, 310 reviews)
$139+
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Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 597 reviews)
$100+
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New Haven Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1260 reviews)
$120+
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Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 844 reviews)
$183+
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Spark by Hilton Guilford
2 stars
Good (7.5, 374 reviews)
$131+
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Tower Inn and Suites of Guilford / Madison
2 stars
Good (7.4, 223 reviews)
$85+
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Renting a car in Guilford

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

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