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.
Activities & attractions in South Bend
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
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″.
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 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 116 km from South Bend. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.
Airlines serving South Bend
Where to stay in South Bend
Average rates range from around $193 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $548 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 $53 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 148% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of South Bend
Most booked hotels in South Bend
Renting a car in South Bend
Renting a car in South Bend costs $63 per day, on average, or $126 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 18% cheaper than airport locations in South Bend.
Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92.
Best car rental deals in South Bend
Intermediate SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$47/day
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$47/day