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

Madison travel guide

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You're Going to Love Madison

With a population of 19,100, Madison is a must-see destination in Connecticut, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Madison to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Madison

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bar Bouchee (8 Scotland Ave) and The Wharf-Madison Beach Hotel (94 West Wharf Road) are great picks.

When to visit Madison

Madison in March
Estimated hotel price
$166
1 night at 3-star hotel
Madison in March
Estimated hotel price
$166
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Madison

Plane

Although Madison doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tweed-New Haven (HVN), which is located 16 miles from Madison. Tweed-New Haven is the most popular, with regular flights from Avelo Airlines, JetBlue, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Madison departs from Detroit and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Madison. The train journey from Madison to Washington, D.C. takes 0h 22m and costs around $188 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $150 for a 8h 14m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Madison is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 82 miles from Madison. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Madison using FlixBus or Greyhound.

Plane

Although Madison doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tweed-New Haven (HVN), which is located 16 miles from Madison. Tweed-New Haven is the most popular, with regular flights from Avelo Airlines, JetBlue, Southwest and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Madison departs from Detroit and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Madison. The train journey from Madison to Washington, D.C. takes 0h 22m and costs around $188 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $150 for a 8h 14m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Madison is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 82 miles from Madison. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Madison using FlixBus or Greyhound.

Airports near Madison

HVNTweed-New Haven
ISPIslip Long Island
PVDProvidence-TFGreen

Airlines serving Madison

KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,973 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,884 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,851 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,471 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,659 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,335 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,301 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,920 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,290 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (892 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,101 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,801 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,718 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,465 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (340 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Madison

Most booked hotels in Madison

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The Homestead
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, 108 reviews)
$354+
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Scranton Seahorse Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 177 reviews)
$351+
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Madison Beach Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 106 reviews)
$498+
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Clinton Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8, 357 reviews)
$96+
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Spark by Hilton Guilford
2 stars
Good (7.4, 371 reviews)
$165+
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Tower Inn and Suites of Guilford / Madison
2 stars
Good (7.3, 218 reviews)
$141+
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Renting a car in Madison

Expect to pay $3.48 per gallon in Madison (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Madison is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda CR-V or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.48 per gallon in Madison (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Madison is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda CR-V or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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