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. 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, American Airlines, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Madison departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Madison, followed by Acela. The train journey from Madison to Washington, D.C. takes 0h 17m and costs around $188 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $49 for a 4h 51m 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 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 16 miles from Madison. Tweed-New Haven is the most popular, with regular flights from Avelo Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Madison departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Madison, followed by Acela. The train journey from Madison to Washington, D.C. takes 0h 17m and costs around $188 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $49 for a 4h 51m 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 Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Airports near Madison

HVNTweed-New Haven
ISPIslip Long Island
PVDProvidence-TFGreen

Airlines serving Madison

KLM
Good (1,419 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,000 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,050 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,665 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,036 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,421 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,494 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,466 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,312 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,337 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (370 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,902 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,100 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,886 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,010 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,170 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,658 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,568 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (675 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 (9.8, 119 reviews)
$313+
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Scranton Seahorse Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, 178 reviews)
$203+
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Madison Beach Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (9, 112 reviews)
$248+
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Water's Edge Resort & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 841 reviews)
$235+
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Clinton Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 378 reviews)
$90+
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Spark by Hilton Guilford
2 stars
Good (7.6, 376 reviews)
$108+
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Renting a car in Madison

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

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