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 11 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Guilford departs from Norfolk and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Guilford. The train journey from Guilford to New York takes 1h 50m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $72 for a 6h 30m 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 Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Guilford using Peter Pan Bus Lines or Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Guilford takes 265 miles and will cost you around $95. From Silver Spring, the ticket costs about $150 for a journey of 495 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 Norfolk and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Guilford. The train journey from Guilford to New York takes 1h 50m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $72 for a 6h 30m 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 Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Guilford using Peter Pan Bus Lines or Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Guilford takes 265 miles and will cost you around $95. From Silver Spring, the ticket costs about $150 for a journey of 495 miles.

Airlines serving Guilford

Lufthansa
Good (7,093 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,339 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,820 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,511 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,597 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,920 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,640 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,964 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (786 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,350 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,752 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,587 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,285 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (349 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,681 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,308 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,327 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,111 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,199 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Guilford

Most booked hotels in Guilford

Graduate by Hilton New Haven
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 578 reviews)
$184+
Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 493 reviews)
$135+
New Haven Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1071 reviews)
$116+
Comfort Inn Guilford near I-95
2 stars
Good (7.9, 360 reviews)
$111+
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
4 stars
Good (7.8, 793 reviews)
$181+
Tower Inn and Suites of Guilford / Madison
2 stars
Good (7.2, 213 reviews)
$96+

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. 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 Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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. 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 Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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