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
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel
South Bend in December
Estimated hotel price
$122
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 3 miles 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 Orlando and takes around 2h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to South Bend is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 72 miles from South Bend. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Plane

When flying to South Bend, you’ll arrive at South Bend/Michiana (SBN), which is located 3 miles 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 Orlando and takes around 2h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to South Bend is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 72 miles from South Bend. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near South Bend

FWAFort Wayne
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving South Bend

Lufthansa
Good (8,238 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,575 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,227 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,597 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,663 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,953 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,463 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,980 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,584 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (475 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,076 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (581 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (325 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (669 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,446 reviews)
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Where to stay in South Bend

Average rates range from around $186 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $545 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 $51 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 116% 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, 263 reviews)
$109+
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The Inn at Saint Mary's
3 stars
Excellent (9, 2068 reviews)
$118+
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LaQuinta Suites by Wyndham South Bend Notre Dame Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 807 reviews)
$81+
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Hyatt Place South Bend Mishawaka
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 911 reviews)
$112+
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Baymont by Wyndham South Bend Near Notre Dame
2 stars
Good (7.6, 533 reviews)
$73+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Mishawaka, IN
2 stars
Good (7.1, 1089 reviews)
$72+
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Renting a car in South Bend

Renting a car in South Bend costs $66 per day, on average, or $132 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 3 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in South Bend.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50. Compact (Toyota Prius c or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in South Bend, while also 31% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in South Bend costs $66 per day, on average, or $132 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 3 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in South Bend.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50. Compact (Toyota Prius c or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in South Bend, while also 31% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in South Bend

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$40/day

Compact

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$47/day

Intermediate SUV
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