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 November
Estimated hotel price
$251
1 night at 3-star hotel
Madison in November
Estimated hotel price
$251
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 Richmond and takes around 1h 30m.

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 Drive Tri-State and Payless, 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 Richmond and takes around 1h 30m.

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 Drive Tri-State and Payless, among others, in New York.

Airports near Madison

HVNTweed-New Haven
HPNWhite Plains Westchester County
ISPIslip Long Island

Airlines serving Madison

KLM
Good (1,594 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,145 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,063 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,971 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,512 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,423 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (697 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,233 reviews)
Azul
Good (879 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (324 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,442 reviews)
Southwest
Excellent (4,212 reviews)
Volaris
Good (1,104 reviews)
Cape Air
Excellent (34 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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The Homestead
3 stars
Excellent (9.8, 151 reviews)
$250+
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Madison Beach Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 96 reviews)
$312+
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The Scranton Seahorse Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 177 reviews)
$261+
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Water's Edge Resort & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 882 reviews)
$198+
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Clinton Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 390 reviews)
$90+
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Spark by Hilton Guilford
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 383 reviews)
$108+
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Renting a car in Madison

Renting a car in Madison costs $72 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Tweed-New Haven.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89. The most frequently booked car type in Madison is Compact (Kia Soul or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (BMW X3 or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Madison costs $72 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Tweed-New Haven.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89. The most frequently booked car type in Madison is Compact (Kia Soul or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (BMW X3 or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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