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 January
Estimated hotel price
$95
1 night at 3-star hotel
Guilford in January
Estimated hotel price
$95
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 Charlotte and takes around 1h 48m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Guilford, followed by Acela. The train journey from Guilford to Philadelphia takes 0h 59m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $10 for a 1h 48m 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 Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Guilford, including Megabus, Bus and FlixBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Guilford takes 145 km and will cost you around $7. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 354 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 Charlotte and takes around 1h 48m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Guilford, followed by Acela. The train journey from Guilford to Philadelphia takes 0h 59m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $10 for a 1h 48m 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 Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Guilford, including Megabus, Bus and FlixBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Guilford takes 145 km and will cost you around $7. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 354 km.

Airlines serving Guilford

Lufthansa
Good (4,604 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,591 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,281 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,921 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,710 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Guilford

Most booked hotels in Guilford

Graduate New Haven
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 866 reviews)
$169+
Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 490 reviews)
$151+
New Haven Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1147 reviews)
$184+
Comfort Inn Guilford near I-95
2 stars
Excellent (8, 265 reviews)
$120+
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
4 stars
Good (7.7, 421 reviews)
$188+
Tower Inn and Suites of Guilford / Madison
2 stars
Good (7, 151 reviews)
$98+

Renting a car in Guilford

Renting a car in Guilford costs $68 per day, on average, or $135 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 14% cheaper than airport locations in Guilford.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Guilford is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Toyota Tacoma or similar) are, on average, 36% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Guilford costs $68 per day, on average, or $135 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 14% cheaper than airport locations in Guilford.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Guilford is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Toyota Tacoma or similar) are, on average, 36% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.