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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 Nashville and takes around 2h 11m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Guilford. The train journey from Guilford to Philadelphia takes 1h 21m and costs around $11 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 Peter Pan Bus Lines, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Guilford takes 120 miles and will cost you around $38. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 225 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 Nashville and takes around 2h 11m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Guilford. The train journey from Guilford to Philadelphia takes 1h 21m and costs around $11 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 Peter Pan Bus Lines, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Guilford takes 120 miles and will cost you around $38. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 225 miles.

Airports near Guilford

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

Airlines serving Guilford

Lufthansa
Good (7,491 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,402 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,457 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,977 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,009 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,991 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,977 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,374 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (853 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,303 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,533 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,280 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,132 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,026 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,094 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,382 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, 301 reviews)
$130+
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Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 596 reviews)
$108+
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New Haven Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1250 reviews)
$119+
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Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
4 stars
Excellent (8, 841 reviews)
$151+
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Spark by Hilton Guilford
2 stars
Good (7.5, 374 reviews)
$137+
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Tower Inn and Suites of Guilford / Madison
2 stars
Good (7.4, 222 reviews)
$95+
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Renting a car in Guilford

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72.

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