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Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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 April
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Guilford in April
Estimated hotel price
$115
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 Chicago and takes around 1h 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Guilford, followed by Acela. The train journey from Guilford to Philadelphia takes 1h 02m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Princeton Junction, expect to pay about $6 for a 1h 08m 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 Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Guilford, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Guilford takes 153 km and will cost you around $38. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 360 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 Chicago and takes around 1h 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Guilford, followed by Acela. The train journey from Guilford to Philadelphia takes 1h 02m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Princeton Junction, expect to pay about $6 for a 1h 08m 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 Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Guilford, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Guilford takes 153 km and will cost you around $38. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 360 km.

Airports near Guilford

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

Airlines serving Guilford

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,954 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,730 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,929 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,139 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,484 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,882 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 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 (8.8, 293 reviews)
$143+
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Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 587 reviews)
$128+
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New Haven Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1217 reviews)
$139+
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Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
4 stars
Excellent (8, 846 reviews)
$166+
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Spark by Hilton Guilford
2 stars
Good (7.5, 373 reviews)
$157+
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Tower Inn and Suites of Guilford / Madison
2 stars
Good (7.4, 222 reviews)
$93+
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Renting a car in Guilford

Renting a car in Guilford costs $90 per day, on average, or $181 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at New York John F Kennedy Intl.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93.

Renting a car in Guilford costs $90 per day, on average, or $181 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at New York John F Kennedy Intl.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93.

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