Introduction
Where to eat
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 24,498, Burlington is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. 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.

Where to Eat in Burlington

If you’re looking for affordable options, Del Frisco's Grille - Burlington (92 Middlesex Turnpike) and Besito Mexican - Burlington (75 Middlesex Tpke.) are great picks.

When to visit Burlington

Burlington in December
Estimated hotel price
$143
1 night at 3-star hotel
Burlington in December
Estimated hotel price
$143
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Burlington

Plane

When flying to Burlington, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 14 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Burlington include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Burlington departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Burlington, followed by Acela. The train journey from Burlington to Providence takes 0h 41m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $34 for a 2h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Burlington is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 188 miles from Burlington. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burlington, including OurBus, CoachRun and Greyhound. From Manchester, the bus ride to Burlington takes 80 miles and will cost you around $35. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 105 miles.

Plane

When flying to Burlington, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 14 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Burlington include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Burlington departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Burlington, followed by Acela. The train journey from Burlington to Providence takes 0h 41m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $34 for a 2h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Burlington is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 188 miles from Burlington. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Burlington, including OurBus, CoachRun and Greyhound. From Manchester, the bus ride to Burlington takes 80 miles and will cost you around $35. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 105 miles.

Airports near Burlington

ORHWorcester
BOSBoston Logan Intl
MHTManchester

Airlines serving Burlington

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Burlington

Most booked hotels in Burlington

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Archer Hotel Boston/Burlington
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 462 reviews)
$225+
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citizenM Boston North Station
4 stars
Excellent (9, 2280 reviews)
$226+
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Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Burlington
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 222 reviews)
$210+
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Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 907 reviews)
$343+
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The Revolution Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2479 reviews)
$161+
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Hyatt House Boston Burlington
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1003 reviews)
$161+
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Renting a car in Burlington

Renting a car in Burlington costs $56 per day, on average, or $167 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 29% cheaper than airport locations in Burlington.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Burlington is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Burlington costs $56 per day, on average, or $167 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 29% cheaper than airport locations in Burlington.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Burlington is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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