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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 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 Orlando and takes around 2h 35m.

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 $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $17 for a 6h 10m 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 OurBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Guilford takes 193 km and will cost you around $18. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 338 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 Orlando and takes around 2h 35m.

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 $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $17 for a 6h 10m 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 OurBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Guilford takes 193 km and will cost you around $18. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 338 km.

Airports near Guilford

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

Airlines serving Guilford

KLM
Good (1,426 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,603 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,550 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,071 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,798 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,038 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,063 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,496 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,322 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,591 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,080 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,141 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,388 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, 321 reviews)
$127+
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Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 608 reviews)
$81+
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Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 855 reviews)
$156+
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New Haven Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1277 reviews)
$68+
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Spark by Hilton Guilford
2 stars
Good (7.6, 377 reviews)
$108+
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Tower Inn and Suites of Guilford / Madison
2 stars
Good (7.5, 226 reviews)
$90+
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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.

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.

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