Gilford travel guide

Gilford Tourism | Gilford Guide

You're Going to Love Gilford

With a population of 7,849, Gilford is a must-see destination in New Hampshire, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Gilford to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Gilford

Gilford in November
Estimated hotel price
$154
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gilford in November
Estimated hotel price
$154
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Gilford

Plane

Although Gilford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester (MHT), which is located 43 miles from Gilford. Boston Logan Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Gilford departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Gilford, followed by Acela. The train journey from Gilford to New Haven takes 2h 33m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Rochelle, expect to pay about $16 for a 3h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Gilford is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 84 miles from Gilford. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gilford, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Hartford, the bus ride to Gilford takes 115 miles and will cost you around $22. From Portland, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 130 miles.

Plane

Although Gilford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester (MHT), which is located 43 miles from Gilford. Boston Logan Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Gilford departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Gilford, followed by Acela. The train journey from Gilford to New Haven takes 2h 33m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Rochelle, expect to pay about $16 for a 3h 45m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Gilford is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 84 miles from Gilford. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gilford, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Hartford, the bus ride to Gilford takes 115 miles and will cost you around $22. From Portland, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airports near Gilford

Airlines serving Gilford

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,957 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,935 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gilford

Most booked hotels in Gilford

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Gilford
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 113 reviews)
$177+
Fireside Inn & Suites Gilford
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 426 reviews)
$143+
Belknap Point Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 107 reviews)
$190+
Half Moon Motel and Cottages
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 247 reviews)
$136+
Sun Valley Cottages
2 stars
Excellent (9, 11 reviews)
$466+
The Naswa Resort
3 stars
Good (7.9, 172 reviews)
$173+

Renting a car in Gilford

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Gilford (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.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Gilford (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.