Introduction
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. Madison deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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 November
Estimated hotel price
$208
1 night at 3-star hotel
Madison in November
Estimated hotel price
$208
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 26 km from Madison. Tweed-New Haven is the most popular, with regular flights from JetBlue, Avelo Airlines, Breeze Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Madison departs from Jacksonville and takes around 2h 28m.

Car

Another option to get to Madison is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 133 km from Madison. You’ll find branches of Ace and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Plane

Although Madison doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tweed-New Haven (HVN), which is located 26 km from Madison. Tweed-New Haven is the most popular, with regular flights from JetBlue, Avelo Airlines, Breeze Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Madison departs from Jacksonville and takes around 2h 28m.

Car

Another option to get to Madison is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 133 km from Madison. You’ll find branches of Ace and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Airports near Madison

HVNTweed-New Haven
HPNWhite Plains Westchester County
ISPIslip Long Island

Airlines serving Madison

KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,664 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,723 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,075 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,057 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,973 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,535 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,438 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (695 reviews)
Azul
Good (886 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,176 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (328 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,447 reviews)
Southwest
Good (4,222 reviews)
Cape Air
Excellent (33 reviews)
Volaris
Good (1,121 reviews)
Tradewind
Excellent (2 reviews)
BermudAir
Excellent (7 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Madison

Most booked hotels in Madison

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Madison Beach Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 96 reviews)
$342+
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The Scranton Seahorse Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 179 reviews)
$313+
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The Captain Stannard
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 83 reviews)
$234+
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Water's Edge Resort & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 880 reviews)
$216+
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Clinton Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 387 reviews)
$90+
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Renting a car in Madison

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50. Premium (BMW X3 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Madison, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50. Premium (BMW X3 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Madison, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

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