Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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.

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 December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 160
1 night at 3-star hotel
Guilford in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 160
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 centre The shortest flight to Guilford from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Guilford, followed by Acela. The train journey from Guilford to Philadelphia takes 1h 01m and costs around C$ 24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about C$ 15 for a 1h 37m 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 Dollar and Turo, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Guilford, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Guilford takes 70 miles and will cost you around C$ 36. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about C$ 22 for a journey of 80 miles.

Plane

When flying to Guilford, you’ll arrive at Tweed-New Haven (HVN), which is located 11 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Guilford from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Guilford, followed by Acela. The train journey from Guilford to Philadelphia takes 1h 01m and costs around C$ 24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about C$ 15 for a 1h 37m 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 Dollar and Turo, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Guilford, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Guilford takes 70 miles and will cost you around C$ 36. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about C$ 22 for a journey of 80 miles.

Airports near Guilford

LGANew York LaGuardia
BDLHartford Bradley Intl
JFKNew York John F Kennedy Intl

Airlines serving Guilford

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Guilford

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Tower Inn and Suites of Guilford / Madison and Red Roof Plus+ & Suites Guilford.

Where to stay in popular areas of Guilford

Most booked hotels in Guilford

New Haven Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 202+
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Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 228+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New Haven
3 stars
Okay (5.6, Okay reviews)
C$ 131+
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Renting a car in Guilford

Expect to pay C$ 1.25 per litre in Guilford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 14.95 and C$ 19.94. The most frequently booked car type in Guilford is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Volkswagen Passat or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.25 per litre in Guilford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 14.95 and C$ 19.94. The most frequently booked car type in Guilford is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Volkswagen Passat or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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