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How to get there
Where to stay
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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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 48m.

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 $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 57m 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 Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Guilford, including OurBus, Bus and CoachRun. From Hartford, the bus ride to Guilford takes 249 km and will cost you around $46. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 386 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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 48m.

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 $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 57m 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 Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Guilford, including OurBus, Bus and CoachRun. From Hartford, the bus ride to Guilford takes 249 km and will cost you around $46. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 386 km.

Airports near Guilford

HPNWhite Plains Westchester County
BDLHartford Bradley Intl
JFKNew York John F Kennedy Intl

Airlines serving Guilford

Lufthansa
Good (7,946 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,508 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,910 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,325 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,451 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,926 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,195 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,579 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (906 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,643 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,759 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,961 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,220 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,295 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 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 (9, 353 reviews)
$168+
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New Haven Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1355 reviews)
$120+
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Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 667 reviews)
$90+
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Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 887 reviews)
$153+
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Courtyard by Marriott New Haven at Yale
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 732 reviews)
$154+
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Spark by Hilton Guilford
2 stars
Good (7.8, 382 reviews)
$102+
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Renting a car in Guilford

Renting a car in Guilford costs $65 per day, on average, or $130 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 19% cheaper than airport locations in Guilford.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47.

Renting a car in Guilford costs $65 per day, on average, or $130 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 19% cheaper than airport locations in Guilford.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47.

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