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What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Burlington include United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Burlington departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Burlington is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 182 miles from Burlington. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Boston.

Plane

When flying to Burlington, you’ll arrive at Burlington (BTV), which is located 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Burlington include United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Burlington departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Burlington is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 182 miles from Burlington. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Boston.

Airports near Burlington

PBGPlattsburgh Intl
BTVBurlington
LEBLebanon Municipal

Airlines serving Burlington

KLM
Good (1,562 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,186 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,515 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,648 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,735 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,656 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,113 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,962 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,523 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,842 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,990 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,471 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,553 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,981 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (695 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (312 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (663 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,437 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (317 reviews)
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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 43% 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 Burlington
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, 468 reviews)
$355+
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Green Mountain Suites Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, 2119 reviews)
$196+
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Best Western Plus Windjammer Inn & Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1208 reviews)
$157+
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Residence Inn by Marriott Burlington Colchester
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 245 reviews)
$174+
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Hilton Garden Inn Burlington-Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 879 reviews)
$273+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2229 reviews)
$164+
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Renting a car in Burlington

Renting a car in Burlington costs $63 per day, on average, or $188 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 30% cheaper than airport locations in Burlington.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Burlington, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Burlington costs $63 per day, on average, or $188 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 30% cheaper than airport locations in Burlington.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Burlington, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Burlington

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$40/day

Full-size

Standard

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$41/day

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