Madison travel guide
Madison Tourism | Madison Guide
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. Madison deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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
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 domestic flight to Madison departs from Greenville and takes around 1h 55m.
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 $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Boston, expect to pay about $21 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 Kyte, 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 $17. From Boston, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 130 miles.
Airlines serving Madison
Where to stay in popular areas of Madison
Most booked hotels in Madison
Renting a car in Madison
Renting a car in Madison costs $84 per day, on average, or $169 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, 18% more expensive than at Tweed-New Haven.
Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. 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.