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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
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Guilford in January
Estimated hotel price
$107
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 Atlanta and takes around 2h 06m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Guilford, followed by Acela. The train journey from Guilford to Stamford takes 0h 48m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Trenton, expect to pay about $11 for a 0h 51m 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, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Guilford takes 137 km and will cost you around $17. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $45 for a journey of 233 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 Atlanta and takes around 2h 06m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Guilford, followed by Acela. The train journey from Guilford to Stamford takes 0h 48m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Trenton, expect to pay about $11 for a 0h 51m 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, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Guilford takes 137 km and will cost you around $17. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $45 for a journey of 233 km.

Airports near Guilford

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

Airlines serving Guilford

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,738 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,689 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,088 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,200 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,094 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,191 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,720 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,646 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,660 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,140 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,353 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,434 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 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, 335 reviews)
$155+
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Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 616 reviews)
$92+
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New Haven Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1299 reviews)
$94+
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Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 865 reviews)
$162+
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Courtyard by Marriott New Haven at Yale
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 723 reviews)
$132+
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Spark by Hilton Guilford
2 stars
Good (7.6, 378 reviews)
$131+
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Renting a car in Guilford

Renting a car in Guilford costs $48 per day, on average, or $95 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 42% cheaper than airport locations in Guilford.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27.

Renting a car in Guilford costs $48 per day, on average, or $95 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 42% cheaper than airport locations in Guilford.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27.

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