Guilford travel guide

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You're Going to Love Guilford

With a population of 22,498, Guilford is a must-see destination in Connecticut, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Guilford deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Guilford

Guilford in January
Estimated hotel price
$95
1 night at 3-star hotel
Guilford in January
Estimated hotel price
$95
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Guilford

Plane

When flying to Guilford, you’ll arrive at Tweed-New Haven (HVN), which is located 11 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Guilford departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 56m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Guilford, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Guilford to New Brunswick takes 0h 50m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $17 for a 0h 59m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Guilford is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 78 miles from Guilford. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Guilford, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Guilford takes 105 miles and will cost you around $5. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 270 miles.

Plane

When flying to Guilford, you’ll arrive at Tweed-New Haven (HVN), which is located 11 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Guilford departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 56m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Guilford, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Guilford to New Brunswick takes 0h 50m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $17 for a 0h 59m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Guilford is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 78 miles from Guilford. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Guilford, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Guilford takes 105 miles and will cost you around $5. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 270 miles.

Airlines serving Guilford

Lufthansa
Good (4,678 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,622 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,257 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,434 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,983 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,996 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (812 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (934 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Guilford

Most booked hotels in Guilford

Graduate New Haven
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 873 reviews)
$190+
Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 548 reviews)
$155+
New Haven Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1207 reviews)
$183+
Comfort Inn Guilford near I-95
2 stars
Good (7.9, 264 reviews)
$117+
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
4 stars
Good (7.7, 423 reviews)
$165+
Tower Inn and Suites of Guilford / Madison
2 stars
Good (7, 149 reviews)
$132+

Renting a car in Guilford

Renting a car in Guilford costs $56 per day, on average, or $112 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 45% cheaper than airport locations in Guilford.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Guilford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Guilford, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Guilford costs $56 per day, on average, or $112 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 45% cheaper than airport locations in Guilford.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Guilford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Guilford, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.