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
$173
1 night at 3-star hotel
Madison in March
Estimated hotel price
$173
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. The shortest domestic flight to Madison departs from Charleston and takes around 2h 04m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Madison. The train journey from Madison to Ardmore takes 4h 34m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rochester, expect to pay about $160 for a 10h 21m 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 Ace and Turo, among others, in New York.

Bus

Greyhound operates bus routes 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 Charleston and takes around 2h 04m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Madison. The train journey from Madison to Ardmore takes 4h 34m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Rochester, expect to pay about $160 for a 10h 21m 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 Ace and Turo, among others, in New York.

Bus

Greyhound operates bus routes to Madison.

Airports near Madison

HVNTweed-New Haven
ISPIslip Long Island
PVDProvidence-TFGreen

Airlines serving Madison

KLM
Good (1,461 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,242 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,239 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,371 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,541 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,536 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,760 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,420 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,973 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,894 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,040 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,107 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,195 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,924 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,573 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,557 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (680 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Madison

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Scranton Seahorse Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, 178 reviews)
$270+
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The Homestead
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, 120 reviews)
$293+
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Water's Edge Resort & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 847 reviews)
$212+
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Madison Beach Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 106 reviews)
$238+
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Clinton Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 382 reviews)
$90+
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Spark by Hilton Guilford
2 stars
Good (7.7, 378 reviews)
$117+
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Renting a car in Madison

Renting a car in Madison costs $53 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 32% cheaper than airport locations in Madison.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09.

Renting a car in Madison costs $53 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 32% cheaper than airport locations in Madison.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09.

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