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Burlington travel guide

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You're Going to Love Burlington

With a population of 42,417, Burlington is the largest city in Vermont, United States by the number of inhabitants. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Burlington has to offer.

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When to visit Burlington

Burlington in February
Estimated package price
$135
2 travelers
Flight to Burlington
3 nights at hotel
Burlington in February
Estimated package price
$135
2 travelers
Flight to Burlington
3 nights at hotel

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 10.4 °F, with an average temperature of 17.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Burlington, with an average rainfall of 1.7″.

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How to Get to Burlington

Plane

When flying to Burlington, you’ll arrive at Burlington (BTV), which is located 5 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Burlington include American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Burlington departs from Raleigh and takes around 1h 59m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Burlington. The train journey from Burlington to New York takes 7h 31m and costs around $70 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Boston, expect to pay about $252 for a 13h 05m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Burlington is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 292 km from Burlington. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Burlington’s bus station is located 0.5 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Burlington, you’ll arrive at Burlington (BTV), which is located 5 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Burlington include American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Burlington departs from Raleigh and takes around 1h 59m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Burlington. The train journey from Burlington to New York takes 7h 31m and costs around $70 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Boston, expect to pay about $252 for a 13h 05m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Burlington is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 292 km from Burlington. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Boston.

Bus

Burlington’s bus station is located 0.5 km from the city center.

Airports near Burlington

PBGPlattsburgh Intl
BTVBurlington
LEBLebanon Municipal

Airlines serving Burlington

KLM
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British Airways
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Delta
Good (8,425 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,576 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,608 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,750 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,561 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,943 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,947 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,265 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,910 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,212 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,541 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,581 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (687 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (336 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,633 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,322 reviews)
Breeze Airways
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Where to stay in Burlington

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Burlington, with prices from $74 to $1,098 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Burlington are about 58% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Burlington by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Burlington

Most booked hotels in Burlington

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Hotel Vermont
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 467 reviews)
$274+
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Green Mountain Suites Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, 2051 reviews)
$147+
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Burlington
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 311 reviews)
$165+
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Best Western Plus Windjammer Inn & Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1163 reviews)
$128+
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Courtyard by Marriott Burlington Harbor
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 229 reviews)
$164+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2172 reviews)
$142+
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Renting a car in Burlington

Renting a car in Burlington costs $65 per day, on average, or $195 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Burlington.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Burlington, while also 20% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Burlington costs $65 per day, on average, or $195 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Burlington.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Burlington, while also 20% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Burlington

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$31/day

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