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 25.663, Burlington is a must-see destination in Iowa, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Burlington to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Burlington

If you’re looking for affordable options, Martini's Grille (610 N. 4th Street) and Buffalo Wild Wings (1053 Lawrence St) are great picks.

When to visit Burlington

Burlington in January
Estimated hotel price
$130
1 night at 3-star hotel
Burlington in January
Estimated hotel price
$130
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Burlington in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 15.8 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 4.6″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Burlington, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.

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How to Get to Burlington

Plane

When flying to Burlington, you’ll arrive at Burlington (BRL), which is located 3 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Burlington departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

The train station in Burlington is called Burlington, and is located 0.9 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Burlington is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 314 km from Burlington. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Burlington’s bus station is located 4 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Burlington, you’ll arrive at Burlington (BRL), which is located 3 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Burlington departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

The train station in Burlington is called Burlington, and is located 0.9 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Burlington is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 314 km from Burlington. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Burlington’s bus station is located 4 km from the city center.

Airports near Burlington

PIAGreater Peoria
MLIMoline Quad-City
CIDCedar Rapids

Airlines serving Burlington

Lufthansa
Good (7,054 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,858 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,939 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,703 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,224 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,266 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,985 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,077 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,288 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,321 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,466 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,068 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,700 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,418 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Burlington

Most booked hotels in Burlington

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Hampton Inn & Suites Burlington
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 86 reviews)
$181+
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Comfort Suites Burlington
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 265 reviews)
$135+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Burlington
2 stars
Good (7.8, 63 reviews)
$159+
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Fun City Resort Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.2, 211 reviews)
$122+
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Quality Inn Burlington near Hwy 34
2 stars
Good (7.1, 212 reviews)
$64+
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AmericInn by Wyndham West Burlington
2 stars
Okay (5.8, 369 reviews)
$75+
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Renting a car in Burlington

Renting a car in Burlington costs $86 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at 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 Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Burlington costs $86 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at 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 Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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