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
$190
1 night at 3-star hotel
Madison in November
Estimated hotel price
$190
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 Richmond and takes around 1h 24m.

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. The shortest domestic flight to Madison departs from Richmond and takes around 1h 24m.

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
HPNWhite Plains Westchester County
ISPIslip Long Island

Airlines serving Madison

KLM
Good (1,557 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,503 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,642 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,035 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,805 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,978 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,472 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,696 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,923 reviews)
Azul
Good (897 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (305 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,433 reviews)
Southwest
Excellent (4,218 reviews)
Cape Air
Excellent (32 reviews)
Volaris
Good (1,147 reviews)
Tradewind
Excellent (2 reviews)
BermudAir
Excellent (5 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Madison

Most booked hotels in Madison

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Madison/The Homestead
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, 135 reviews)
$310+
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The Captain Stannard
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, 90 reviews)
$236+
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The Scranton Seahorse Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 182 reviews)
$288+
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Madison Beach Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 94 reviews)
$440+
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Water's Edge Resort & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 860 reviews)
$284+
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Clinton Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 391 reviews)
$94+
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Renting a car in Madison

Renting a car in Madison costs $50 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 83% cheaper than airport locations in Madison.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Madison, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Madison costs $50 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 83% cheaper than airport locations in Madison.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Madison, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.

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