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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 Atlanta and takes around 2h 06m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Guilford, followed by Acela. The train journey from Guilford to Trenton takes 0h 51m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 37m 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 Ace and Turo, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Guilford, including OurBus, FlixBus and Bus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Guilford takes 90 miles and will cost you around $32. From Albany, the ticket costs about $48 for a journey of 165 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 Atlanta and takes around 2h 06m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Guilford, followed by Acela. The train journey from Guilford to Trenton takes 0h 51m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 37m 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 Ace and Turo, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Guilford, including OurBus, FlixBus and Bus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Guilford takes 90 miles and will cost you around $32. From Albany, the ticket costs about $48 for a journey of 165 miles.

Airports near Guilford

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

Airlines serving Guilford

KLM
Good (1,470 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,843 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,781 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,281 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,253 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,415 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,544 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,710 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,475 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 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, 340 reviews)
$148+
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New Haven Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1304 reviews)
$114+
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Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 618 reviews)
$107+
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Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 875 reviews)
$163+
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Courtyard by Marriott New Haven at Yale
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 721 reviews)
$138+
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Spark by Hilton Guilford
2 stars
Good (7.7, 378 reviews)
$130+
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Renting a car in Guilford

Expect to pay $3.37 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 $40.43 and $53.90.

Expect to pay $3.37 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 $40.43 and $53.90.

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