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.
Activities & attractions in Guilford
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
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 Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 10m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Guilford. The train journey from Guilford to Washington, D.C. takes 0h 03m and costs around $65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Hartford, expect to pay about $9 for a 0h 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 Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Peter Pan Bus Lines operates bus routes to Guilford. From New York, the bus ride to Guilford takes 169 km and will cost you around $18. From Boston, the ticket costs about $46 for a journey of 314 km.
Airports near Guilford
Airlines serving Guilford
Where to stay in popular areas of Guilford
Most booked hotels in Guilford
Renting a car in Guilford
Renting a car in Guilford costs $89 per day, on average, or $179 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 6% cheaper than airport locations in Guilford.
Expect to pay $3.82 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 $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in Guilford is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Kicks or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.