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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. Burlington deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Burlington

Burlington in February
Estimated package price
$156
2 travelers
Flight to Burlington
3 nights at hotel
Burlington in February
Estimated package price
$156
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 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 292 km from Burlington. You’ll find branches of Movly and National, among others, in Boston.

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 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 292 km from Burlington. You’ll find branches of Movly and National, among others, in Boston.

Airports near Burlington

PBGPlattsburgh Intl
BTVBurlington
LEBLebanon Municipal

Airlines serving Burlington

KLM
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British Airways
Good (8,275 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,694 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,686 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,031 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,453 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,135 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,219 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,970 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,428 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,553 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (699 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,210 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (679 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (324 reviews)
WestJet
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Allegiant Air
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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 55% 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, 464 reviews)
$226+
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Green Mountain Suites Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, 2180 reviews)
$133+
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Best Western Plus Windjammer Inn & Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1233 reviews)
$123+
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Hilton Garden Inn Burlington-Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 891 reviews)
$171+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2252 reviews)
$121+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Burlington
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 689 reviews)
$125+
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Renting a car in Burlington

Renting a car in Burlington costs $49 per day, on average, or $98 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 82% cheaper than airport locations in Burlington.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89. Full-size (Kia Optima or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Burlington, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Burlington costs $49 per day, on average, or $98 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 82% cheaper than airport locations in Burlington.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89. Full-size (Kia Optima or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Burlington, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

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