Introduction
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 November
Estimated hotel price
$159
1 night at 3-star hotel
Burlington in November
Estimated hotel price
$159
1 night at 3-star 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 United Airlines, Delta and American Airlines. 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 Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $109 for a 12h 08m 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 United Airlines, Delta and American Airlines. 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 Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $109 for a 12h 08m 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

Airlines serving Burlington

KLM
Good (1,448 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,715 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,144 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,235 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,503 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,677 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,688 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,839 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,893 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,188 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,918 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,580 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,556 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,221 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,255 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (580 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (263 reviews)
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Where to stay in Burlington

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Burlington, with prices from $73 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 66% 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

Hotel Vermont
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 462 reviews)
$215+
Green Mountain Suites Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, 2005 reviews)
$129+
Homewood Suites by Hilton Burlington
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 304 reviews)
$156+
Residence Inn by Marriott Burlington Colchester
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 242 reviews)
$125+
Courtyard by Marriott Burlington Harbor
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 226 reviews)
$147+
Best Western Plus Windjammer Inn & Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1141 reviews)
$111+

Renting a car in Burlington

Renting a car in Burlington costs $44 per day, on average, or $133 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 31% cheaper than airport locations in Burlington.

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.61 and $51.48. The most frequently booked car type in Burlington is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Burlington costs $44 per day, on average, or $133 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 31% cheaper than airport locations in Burlington.

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.61 and $51.48. The most frequently booked car type in Burlington is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.