Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

South Bend travel guide

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You're Going to Love South Bend

With a population of 101.168, South Bend is a must-see destination in Indiana, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. South Bend deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Activities & attractions in South Bend

Dinosaur and Chocolate Tour
Museums•Walking Tour

Where to Eat in South Bend

If you’re looking for affordable options, Cascade (320 E Colfax Ave) and Rohr’s (1 Notre Dame Ave) are great picks.

When to visit South Bend

South Bend in December
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel
South Bend in December
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to South Bend in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in South Bend, with an average rainfall of 2″.

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How to Get to South Bend

Plane

When flying to South Bend, you’ll arrive at South Bend/Michiana (SBN), which is located 6 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to South Bend include American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to South Bend departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 58m.

Car

Another option to get to South Bend is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 116 km from South Bend. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Fox, among others, in Chicago.

Plane

When flying to South Bend, you’ll arrive at South Bend/Michiana (SBN), which is located 6 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to South Bend include American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to South Bend departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 58m.

Car

Another option to get to South Bend is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 116 km from South Bend. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Fox, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near South Bend

FWAFort Wayne
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving South Bend

Lufthansa
Good (8,300 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,277 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,695 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,686 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,453 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,135 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,219 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,970 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,428 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,516 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (474 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (699 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,212 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (679 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (324 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,442 reviews)
Southwest
Good (4,217 reviews)
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Where to stay in South Bend

Average rates range from around $192 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $528 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mishawaka - South Bend By IHG and Holiday Inn Express & Suites South Bend - Notre Dame Univ. By IHG. There are also lots of vacation rental options in South Bend, with prices from $49 to $1,994 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in South Bend are about 122% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in South Bend by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of South Bend

Most booked hotels in South Bend

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Hilton Vacation Club Varsity Club South Bend, IN
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 269 reviews)
$112+
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The Inn at Saint Mary's
3 stars
Excellent (9, 2073 reviews)
$109+
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Hyatt Place South Bend Mishawaka
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 901 reviews)
$113+
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LaQuinta Suites by Wyndham South Bend Notre Dame Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 824 reviews)
$91+
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Baymont by Wyndham South Bend Near Notre Dame
2 stars
Good (7.6, 561 reviews)
$72+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Mishawaka, IN
2 stars
Good (7.2, 1096 reviews)
$73+
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Renting a car in South Bend

Renting a car in South Bend costs $66 per day, on average, or $131 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in South Bend is the Budget branch at 4643 Progress Drive, which is 6 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 15% cheaper than airport locations in South Bend.

Expect to pay $4.62 per gallon in South Bend (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. The most frequently booked car type in South Bend is Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in South Bend costs $66 per day, on average, or $131 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in South Bend is the Budget branch at 4643 Progress Drive, which is 6 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 15% cheaper than airport locations in South Bend.

Expect to pay $4.62 per gallon in South Bend (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. The most frequently booked car type in South Bend is Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in South Bend

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$47/day

Intermediate

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$48/day

Compact
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