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.
Where to Eat in Madison
If you’re looking for affordable options, Moxie - Madison (52 Wall St) and The Wharf-Madison Beach Hotel (94 West Wharf Road) 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 05m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Madison, followed by Acela. The train journey from Madison to Washington, D.C. takes 0h 07m and costs around $137 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Hartford, expect to pay about $9 for a 0h 47m 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 Advantage and Hertz, among others, in New York.
Bus
Peter Pan Bus Lines operates bus routes to Madison. From New York, the bus ride to Madison takes 105 miles and will cost you around $24. From Providence, the ticket costs about $58 for a journey of 110 miles.
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 $41 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 59% cheaper than airport locations in Madison.
Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33. The most frequently booked car type in Madison is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.