South Burlington travel guide
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You're Going to Love South Burlington
With a population of 17 904, South Burlington is a must-see destination in Vermont, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. South Burlington deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in South Burlington
If you’re looking for affordable options, Guild Tavern (1633 Williston Road) and Windjammer Restaurant (1076 Williston Rd) are great picks.
When to visit South Burlington
How to Get to South Burlington
Plane
When flying to South Burlington, you’ll arrive at Burlington (BTV), which is located 2 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to South Burlington include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Air Canada. The shortest domestic flight to South Burlington departs from Orlando and takes around 3h 10m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to South Burlington. The train journey from South Burlington to New York takes 7h 31m and costs around $70 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $107 for a 10h 17m trip.
Car
Another option to get to South Burlington is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 290 km from South Burlington. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.
Bus
You can travel by bus to South Burlington using Greyhound or FlixBus.
Airlines serving South Burlington
Where to stay in South Burlington
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express South Burlington and Smart Suites Ascend Hotel Collection.
Where to stay in popular areas of South Burlington
Most booked hotels in South Burlington
Renting a car in South Burlington
Renting a car in South Burlington costs $58 per day, on average, or $115 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in South Burlington is the Budget branch at 1200 Airport Drive, which is 1 km from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in South Burlington.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in South Burlington (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 South Burlington is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in South Burlington
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$43/day
Economy
2 Adults, 2 Bags
$43/day