Gilford travel guide

Gilford Tourism | Gilford Guide

You're Going to Love Gilford

With a population of 7,849, Gilford is a must-see destination in New Hampshire, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Gilford to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Gilford

Gilford in November
Estimated hotel price
$154
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gilford in November
Estimated hotel price
$154
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Gilford

Plane

Although Gilford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester (MHT), which is located 43 miles from Gilford. Boston Logan Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Gilford departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Gilford, followed by Acela. The train journey from Gilford to New Haven takes 2h 22m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stamford, expect to pay about $16 for a 3h 21m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Gilford is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 84 miles from Gilford. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gilford, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Gilford takes 90 miles and will cost you around $30. From Truro, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 190 miles.

Plane

Although Gilford doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Manchester (MHT), which is located 43 miles from Gilford. Boston Logan Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Gilford departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Gilford, followed by Acela. The train journey from Gilford to New Haven takes 2h 22m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stamford, expect to pay about $16 for a 3h 21m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Gilford is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 84 miles from Gilford. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gilford, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Gilford takes 90 miles and will cost you around $30. From Truro, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 190 miles.

Airports near Gilford

Airlines serving Gilford

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (951 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,608 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,175 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (815 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,711 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gilford

Most booked hotels in Gilford

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Gilford
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 112 reviews)
$175+
Fireside Inn & Suites Gilford
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 426 reviews)
$143+
Half Moon Motel and Cottages
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 244 reviews)
$136+
Sun Valley Cottages
2 stars
Excellent (9, 11 reviews)
$466+
The Naswa Resort
3 stars
Good (7.9, 172 reviews)
$173+
Gunstock Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (7.8, 336 reviews)
$157+

Renting a car in Gilford

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Gilford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Gilford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.