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 1 mile from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to South Burlington include American Airlines, Air Canada and Emirates. 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 36m and costs around $66 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $98 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 180 miles from South Burlington. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Hertz, among others, in Boston.
Bus
You can travel by bus to South Burlington using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Boston, the bus ride to South Burlington takes 250 miles and will cost you around $90. From New York, the ticket costs about $103 for a journey of 590 miles.
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 $59 per day, on average, or $119 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Hertz 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 mile from the city center.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at Burlington.
Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. 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 (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in South Burlington
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$38/day
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$38/day