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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Guilford has to offer.

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
C$ 129
1 night at 3-star hotel
Guilford in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 129
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 18 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Guilford from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 31m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Guilford.

Car

Another option to get to Guilford is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 125 km from Guilford. You’ll find branches of Ace and Budget, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Guilford, including Megabus, Bus and FlixBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Guilford takes 169 km and will cost you around C$ 7. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about C$ 12 for a journey of 435 km.

Plane

When flying to Guilford, you’ll arrive at Tweed-New Haven (HVN), which is located 18 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Guilford from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 31m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Guilford.

Car

Another option to get to Guilford is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 125 km from Guilford. You’ll find branches of Ace and Budget, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Guilford, including Megabus, Bus and FlixBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Guilford takes 169 km and will cost you around C$ 7. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about C$ 12 for a journey of 435 km.

Airlines serving Guilford

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 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 Inn Plus+ & Suites Guilford.

Where to stay in popular areas of Guilford

Most booked hotels in Guilford

New Haven Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 253+
Comfort Inn Guilford near I-95
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 159+
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 262+
Tower Inn and Suites of Guilford / Madison
2 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
C$ 149+
Red Roof Inn Plus+ & Suites Guilford
2 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
C$ 140+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New Haven
2 stars
Okay (4.9, Okay reviews)
C$ 153+

Renting a car in Guilford

Expect to pay C$ 1.42 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$ 17.01 and C$ 22.68. 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, 41% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.42 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$ 17.01 and C$ 22.68. 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, 41% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.