Burlington travel guide
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You're Going to Love Burlington
With a population of 164,415, Burlington is a must-see destination in Ontario, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Burlington has to offer.
Where to Eat in Burlington
If you’re looking for affordable options, Canyon Creek - Burlington (2429 Fairview St) and Studebaker Pub and Diner (1-2535 Appleby Line) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Beertown Public House - Burlington (2050 Appleby Line Unit K) and Turner Pavillion Teahouse @ Royal Botanical Gardens (680 Plains Rd W) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Burlington.
When to visit Burlington
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Burlington in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 15.8 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Burlington, with an average rainfall of 2.6″.
How to Get to Burlington
Plane
Although Burlington doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Toronto All airports (YTO), which is located 47 km from Burlington. The shortest flight to Burlington from the United States departs from Nashville and takes around 1h 59m.
Train
VIA Rail Canada is the most popular train carrier serving Burlington, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Burlington to London takes 2h 09m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ottawa, expect to pay about $40 for a 4h 04m trip. Located 8 km from the city center, Burlington Aldershot is the busiest station in Burlington. Another popular train station is Burlington GO, located 6 km from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Burlington is to pick up a car rental from Toronto, which is about 47 km from Burlington. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Ace, among others, in Toronto.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burlington, including Rider Express, Bus and OurBus. From London, the bus ride to Burlington takes 209 km and will cost you around $17. From Ottawa, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 354 km.
Airports near Burlington
Airlines serving Burlington
Where to stay in Burlington
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include City View Inn and Quality Hotel.
Where to stay in popular areas of Burlington
Most booked hotels in Burlington
Renting a car in Burlington
Renting a car in Burlington costs $40 per day, on average, or $120 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Burlington.
Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Burlington (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $62.69 and $83.58. The most frequently booked car type in Burlington is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Nissan Altima or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.