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How to get there
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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.

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 Orlando and takes around 2h 30m.

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 Princeton Junction, expect to pay about $6 for a 1h 04m 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 Ace and Turo, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Guilford, including OurBus, Bus and FlixBus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Guilford takes 145 km and will cost you around $17. From Albany, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 241 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 30m.

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 Princeton Junction, expect to pay about $6 for a 1h 04m 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 Ace and Turo, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Guilford, including OurBus, Bus and FlixBus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Guilford takes 145 km and will cost you around $17. From Albany, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near Guilford

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

Airlines serving Guilford

KLM
Good (1,477 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,872 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,825 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,357 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,289 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,906 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,157 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,555 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,500 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,546 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,725 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,853 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (396 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,430 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,182 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,232 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 (8.9, 340 reviews)
$129+
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New Haven Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1305 reviews)
$87+
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Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 620 reviews)
$107+
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Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 875 reviews)
$164+
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Courtyard by Marriott New Haven at Yale
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 723 reviews)
$155+
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Spark by Hilton Guilford
2 stars
Good (7.8, 378 reviews)
$124+
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Renting a car in Guilford

Renting a car in Guilford costs $129 per day, on average, or $258 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, 47% more expensive than at New York John F Kennedy Intl.

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41.

Renting a car in Guilford costs $129 per day, on average, or $258 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, 47% more expensive than at New York John F Kennedy Intl.

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41.

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