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. Madison deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Wharf-Madison Beach Hotel (94 West Wharf Road) and Bar Bouchee (8 Scotland Ave) are great picks.
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 domestic flight to Madison departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 15m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Madison. The train journey from Madison to Washington, D.C. takes 0h 20m and costs around $171 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 50m trip.
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 Kyte and Ace, among others, in New York.
Bus operates bus routes to Madison.
Renting a car in Madison costs $92 per day, on average, or $183 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 19% more expensive than at Tweed-New Haven.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Madison (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. 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, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.