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 Raleigh and takes around 1h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Guilford. The train journey from Guilford to New York takes 1h 39m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Boston, expect to pay about $23 for a 2h 17m 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 Kyte and Hertz, among others, in New York.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Guilford using Peter Pan Bus Lines or Greyhound. From Boston, the bus ride to Guilford takes 195 miles and will cost you around $46. From Newark, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 280 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 Raleigh and takes around 1h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Guilford. The train journey from Guilford to New York takes 1h 39m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Boston, expect to pay about $23 for a 2h 17m 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 Kyte and Hertz, among others, in New York.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Guilford using Peter Pan Bus Lines or Greyhound. From Boston, the bus ride to Guilford takes 195 miles and will cost you around $46. From Newark, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 280 miles.

Airlines serving Guilford

Lufthansa
Good (7,181 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,352 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,644 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,833 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,873 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,551 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,670 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,900 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,235 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,419 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,338 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,237 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,202 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,300 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Guilford

Most booked hotels in Guilford

Graduate by Hilton New Haven
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 850 reviews)
$182+
Cambria Hotel New Haven University Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 805 reviews)
$137+
New Haven Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1540 reviews)
$183+
Comfort Inn Guilford near I-95
2 stars
Good (7.9, 294 reviews)
$105+
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
4 stars
Good (7.8, 575 reviews)
$165+
Tower Inn and Suites of Guilford / Madison
2 stars
Good (7.1, 143 reviews)
$101+

Renting a car in Guilford

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Guilford is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Ford Edge or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Guilford is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Ford Edge or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.