Madison travel guide
Madison Tourism | Madison Guide
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, The Wharf-Madison Beach Hotel (94 West Wharf Road) and Bar Bouchee (8 Scotland Ave) are great picks.
When to visit Madison
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. The shortest domestic flight to Madison departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 14m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Madison. The train journey from Madison to Washington, D.C. takes 0h 03m and costs around $129 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 50m 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 Kyte and Budget, among others, in New York.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Madison using FlixBus or Greyhound.
Airlines serving Madison
Where to stay in popular areas of Madison
Most booked hotels in Madison
Renting a car in Madison
Renting a car in Madison costs $63 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 15% cheaper than airport locations in Madison.
Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Madison is Standard (Toyota Tacoma 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, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.