Madison travel guide

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You're Going to Love Madison

With a population of 19,100, Madison is a must-see destination in Connecticut, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Madison to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Madison

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bar Bouchee (8 Scotland Ave) and The Wharf-Madison Beach Hotel (94 West Wharf Road) are great picks.

When to visit Madison

Madison in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 249
1 night at 3-star hotel
Madison in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 249
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Madison

Plane

Although Madison doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tweed-New Haven (HVN), which is located 16 miles from Madison. The shortest flight to Madison from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Madison. The train journey from Madison to New York takes 1h 50m and costs around C$ 14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Boston, expect to pay about C$ 29 for a 2h 19m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Madison is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 82 miles from Madison. You’ll find branches of Ace and Budget, among others, in New York.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Madison using FlixBus or Bus. From New York, the bus ride to Madison takes 115 miles and will cost you around C$ 23. From Boston, the ticket costs about C$ 74 for a journey of 130 miles.

Plane

Although Madison doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tweed-New Haven (HVN), which is located 16 miles from Madison. The shortest flight to Madison from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Madison. The train journey from Madison to New York takes 1h 50m and costs around C$ 14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Boston, expect to pay about C$ 29 for a 2h 19m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Madison is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 82 miles from Madison. You’ll find branches of Ace and Budget, among others, in New York.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Madison using FlixBus or Bus. From New York, the bus ride to Madison takes 115 miles and will cost you around C$ 23. From Boston, the ticket costs about C$ 74 for a journey of 130 miles.

Airlines serving Madison

Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,651 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,605 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,347 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (812 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,794 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (504 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,928 reviews)
Azul
Excellent (470 reviews)
Cape Air
Excellent (15 reviews)
Tradewind
Excellent (1 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Madison

Most booked hotels in Madison

Westbrook Inn Bed and Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 326+
Madison Beach Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 575+
The Scranton Seahorse Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 339+
Water's Edge Resort & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 447+
Captain Stannard B&B Country Inn
3 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
C$ 271+

Renting a car in Madison

Expect to pay C$ 1.42 per litre in Madison (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 Madison is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.42 per litre in Madison (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 Madison is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.