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.

Where to Eat in Guilford

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ballou's Restaurant & Wine Bar - Guilford (51 Whitfield Street) and D'Vine Bistro (25 Whitfield St.) are great picks.

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 Atlanta and takes around 2h 03m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Guilford, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Guilford to Philadelphia takes 1h 02m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 50m 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 115 miles and will cost you around $10. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $10 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 Atlanta and takes around 2h 03m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Guilford, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Guilford to Philadelphia takes 1h 02m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 50m 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 115 miles and will cost you around $10. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 270 miles.

Airlines serving Guilford

Lufthansa
Good (4,690 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (953 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,609 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,262 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,583 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,107 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,436 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,971 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,971 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (857 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (816 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (927 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,167 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, 872 reviews)
$191+
Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 542 reviews)
$156+
New Haven Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1205 reviews)
$186+
Comfort Inn Guilford near I-95
2 stars
Good (7.9, 265 reviews)
$115+
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
4 stars
Good (7.7, 424 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 44% 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 44% cheaper than other types, on average.