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 January
Estimated hotel price
£76
1 night at 3-star hotel
Guilford in January
Estimated hotel price
£76
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 the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 7h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Guilford, followed by Acela. The train journey from Guilford to Philadelphia takes 1h 08m and costs around £8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about £8 for a 1h 48m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Guilford is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 78 miles from Guilford. You’ll find branches of Budget and Dollar, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Guilford, including Megabus, Bus and United Airlines. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Guilford takes 110 miles and will cost you around £6. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 270 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 the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 7h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Guilford, followed by Acela. The train journey from Guilford to Philadelphia takes 1h 08m and costs around £8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about £8 for a 1h 48m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Guilford is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 78 miles from Guilford. You’ll find branches of Budget and Dollar, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Guilford, including Megabus, Bus and United Airlines. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Guilford takes 110 miles and will cost you around £6. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 270 miles.

Airlines serving Guilford

Lufthansa
Good (4,671 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,498 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,609 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,301 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,561 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,128 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,800 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
LOT
Good (684 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Guilford

Most booked hotels in Guilford

New Haven Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£146+
Comfort Inn Guilford near I-95
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£97+
Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale
4 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£150+
Tower Inn and Suites of Guilford / Madison
2 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
£78+
Red Roof Inn Plus+ & Suites Guilford
2 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
£82+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New Haven
2 stars
Okay (4.9, Okay reviews)
£90+

Hiring a car in Guilford

Expect to pay £0.83 per litre in Guilford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £9.94 and £13.25. The most frequently booked car type in Guilford is Standard (Volkswagen Passat or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 37% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £0.83 per litre in Guilford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £9.94 and £13.25. The most frequently booked car type in Guilford is Standard (Volkswagen Passat or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 37% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.