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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 18 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Guilford departs from Cleveland and takes around 1h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Guilford, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Guilford to Philadelphia takes 1h 25m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 22m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Guilford is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 125 km 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 FlixBus, OurBus and Bus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Guilford takes 145 km and will cost you around $17. From New Haven, the ticket costs about $43 for a journey of 185 km.

Plane

When flying to Guilford, you’ll arrive at Tweed-New Haven (HVN), which is located 18 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Guilford departs from Cleveland and takes around 1h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Guilford, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Guilford to Philadelphia takes 1h 25m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 22m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Guilford is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 125 km 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 FlixBus, OurBus and Bus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Guilford takes 145 km and will cost you around $17. From New Haven, the ticket costs about $43 for a journey of 185 km.

Airports near Guilford

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

Airlines serving Guilford

KLM
Good (1,467 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,833 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,778 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,271 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,250 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,889 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,135 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,404 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,542 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,746 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,539 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,705 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,789 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,183 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,370 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,195 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,993 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)
$110+
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Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 618 reviews)
$99+
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Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 870 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)
$117+
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Renting a car in Guilford

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69.

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