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.
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, ITA Airways, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Gilford departs from Philadelphia and takes around 1h 15m.
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Gilford, followed by Acela. The train journey from Gilford to Providence takes 0h 42m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $22 for a 2h 27m trip.
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 Getaround and Dollar, among others, in Boston.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gilford, including OurBus, CoachRun and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Portland, the bus ride to Gilford takes 115 miles and will cost you around $54. From New York, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 228 miles.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include TownePlace Suites by Marriott Gilford and Belknap Point Inn.