Bennington travel guide
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You're Going to Love Bennington
With a population of 9,074, Bennington is a must-see destination in Vermont, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bennington to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Bennington
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Publyk House (782 Harwood Hill Rd) and The Four Chimneys Inn (21 West Rd) are great picks.
When to visit Bennington
How to Get to Bennington
Plane
Although Bennington doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Albany Intl (ALB), which is located 32 miles from Bennington. Worcester is the most popular, with regular flights from Azul, JetBlue, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Bennington departs from Nashville and takes around 2h 09m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Bennington. The train journey from Bennington to New York takes 2h 25m and costs around $38 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Boston, expect to pay about $41 for a 5h 13m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Bennington is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 152 miles from Bennington. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bennington, including Trailways, Bus and FlixBus. From New York, the bus ride to Bennington takes 149 miles and will cost you around $50. From Boston, the ticket costs about $51 for a journey of 180 miles. Bennington’s bus station is located 2 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Bennington
Where to stay in Bennington
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Bennington and Starlight Inn.
Where to stay in popular areas of Bennington
Most booked hotels in Bennington
Renting a car in Bennington
Renting a car in Bennington costs $55 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% cheaper than airport locations in Bennington.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Bennington (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.