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 Miami and takes around 2h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Guilford, followed by Acela. The train journey from Guilford to Philadelphia takes 1h 21m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 43m 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 Bus, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Guilford takes 90 miles and will cost you around $37. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 224 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 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Guilford, followed by Acela. The train journey from Guilford to Philadelphia takes 1h 21m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 43m 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 Bus, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Guilford takes 90 miles and will cost you around $37. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 224 miles.

Airlines serving Guilford

KLM
Good (1,410 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,570 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,515 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,044 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,015 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,010 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,407 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (868 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,444 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,289 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,575 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,058 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,135 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,281 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,400 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, 313 reviews)
$129+
Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 602 reviews)
$101+
New Haven Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1265 reviews)
$105+
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 848 reviews)
$174+
Spark by Hilton Guilford
2 stars
Good (7.5, 376 reviews)
$119+
Tower Inn and Suites of Guilford / Madison
2 stars
Good (7.4, 224 reviews)
$85+

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.