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.
Where to Eat in Madison
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.
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 26 km from Madison. The shortest flight to Madison from Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 33h 20m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Madison. The train journey from Madison to Hartford takes 0h 46m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 37m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Madison is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 133 km from Madison. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Avis, among others, in New York.
Airlines serving Madison
Where to stay in popular areas of Madison
Hiring a car in Madison
Expect to pay $1.56 per litre in Madison (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.64 and $24.85. 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 car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.