Introduction
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 Miami and takes around 2h 59m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Guilford.

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, Greyhound and Bus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Guilford takes 80 miles and will cost you around $16. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 80 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 Miami and takes around 2h 59m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Guilford.

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, Greyhound and Bus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Guilford takes 80 miles and will cost you around $16. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $17 for a journey of 80 miles.

Airports near Guilford

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

Airlines serving Guilford

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,952 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,845 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,588 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,418 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,692 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,093 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,366 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,914 reviews)
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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, 269 reviews)
$180+
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Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 555 reviews)
$147+
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New Haven Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1150 reviews)
$155+
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Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
4 stars
Excellent (8, 835 reviews)
$183+
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Spark by Hilton Guilford
2 stars
Good (7.4, 371 reviews)
$165+
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Tower Inn and Suites of Guilford / Madison
2 stars
Good (7.4, 218 reviews)
$137+
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Renting a car in Guilford

Renting a car in Guilford costs $65 per day, on average, or $130 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 34% cheaper than airport locations in Guilford.

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33. The most frequently booked car type in Guilford is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Guilford costs $65 per day, on average, or $130 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 34% cheaper than airport locations in Guilford.

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33. The most frequently booked car type in Guilford is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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