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 9,920, Burlington is a must-see destination in New Jersey, United States. 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, Riverview Restaurant and Bar (219 High St) and Fratellis Italian Restaurant (1414 U.s. 130 N) are great picks.

When to visit Burlington

Burlington in December
Estimated hotel price
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel
Burlington in December
Estimated hotel price
$104
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Burlington

Plane

When flying to Burlington, you’ll arrive at Trenton-Mercer (TTN), which is located 14 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Burlington departs from San Francisco and takes around 5h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Burlington, followed by Acela. The train journey from Burlington to Philadelphia takes 1h 01m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Burlington is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 66 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 Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Burlington takes 70 miles and will cost you around $26. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 80 miles.

Plane

When flying to Burlington, you’ll arrive at Trenton-Mercer (TTN), which is located 14 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Burlington departs from San Francisco and takes around 5h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Burlington, followed by Acela. The train journey from Burlington to Philadelphia takes 1h 01m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Burlington is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 66 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 Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Burlington takes 70 miles and will cost you around $26. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 80 miles.

Airports near Burlington

PHLPhiladelphia
ACYAtlantic City

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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The Lily Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 274 reviews)
$134+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ewing Princeton South
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 386 reviews)
$152+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Newtown
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 726 reviews)
$123+
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Inn of The Dove Romantic Luxury & Business Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1358 reviews)
$154+
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Extended Stay America Suites - Philadelphia - Bensalem
2 stars
Good (6.4, 937 reviews)
$90+
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Hometowne Studios by Red Roof Princeton - Ewing/ Lawrenceville
2 stars
Good (6.1, 217 reviews)
$84+
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Renting a car in Burlington

Renting a car in Burlington costs $57 per day, on average, or $171 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

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 (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Burlington costs $57 per day, on average, or $171 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

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 (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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