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How to get there
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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 11 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Guilford departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 34m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Guilford, followed by Acela. The train journey from Guilford to Philadelphia takes 1h 22m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 44m 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 Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Guilford, including OurBus, Bus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Guilford takes 95 miles and will cost you around $33. From Silver Spring, the ticket costs about $47 for a journey of 265 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 34m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Guilford, followed by Acela. The train journey from Guilford to Philadelphia takes 1h 22m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 44m 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 Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Guilford, including OurBus, Bus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Guilford takes 95 miles and will cost you around $33. From Silver Spring, the ticket costs about $47 for a journey of 265 miles.

Airports near Guilford

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

Airlines serving Guilford

KLM
Good (1,485 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,883 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,841 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,370 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,290 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,909 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,164 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,561 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,533 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,737 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,554 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,881 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,376 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,187 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,239 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 (8.9, 351 reviews)
$112+
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New Haven Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1355 reviews)
$87+
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Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 666 reviews)
$104+
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Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 885 reviews)
$164+
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Courtyard by Marriott New Haven at Yale
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 732 reviews)
$155+
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Spark by Hilton Guilford
2 stars
Good (7.8, 382 reviews)
$126+
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Renting a car in Guilford

Renting a car in Guilford costs $65 per day, on average, or $131 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 7% 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.

Renting a car in Guilford costs $65 per day, on average, or $131 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 7% 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.

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