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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

South Burlington travel guide

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You're Going to Love South Burlington

With a population of 17,904, South Burlington is a must-see destination in Vermont, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. South Burlington deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit South Burlington

South Burlington in November
Estimated hotel price
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel
South Burlington in November
Estimated hotel price
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to South Burlington

Plane

When flying to South Burlington, you’ll arrive at Burlington (BTV), which is located 1 mile from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to South Burlington include American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to South Burlington departs from Tampa and takes around 3h 13m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to South Burlington. The train journey from South Burlington to New York takes 7h 31m and costs around $70 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $301 for a 12h 08m trip.

Car

Another option to get to South Burlington is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 180 miles from South Burlington. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Boston.

Plane

When flying to South Burlington, you’ll arrive at Burlington (BTV), which is located 1 mile from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to South Burlington include American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to South Burlington departs from Tampa and takes around 3h 13m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to South Burlington. The train journey from South Burlington to New York takes 7h 31m and costs around $70 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $301 for a 12h 08m trip.

Car

Another option to get to South Burlington is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 180 miles from South Burlington. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Boston.

Airports near South Burlington

PBGPlattsburgh Intl
BTVBurlington
LEBLebanon Municipal

Airlines serving South Burlington

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,018 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,595 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,097 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,509 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,547 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,618 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,485 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,896 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,893 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,185 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,629 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,558 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (675 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (333 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,050 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (555 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,207 reviews)
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Where to stay in South Burlington

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express South Burlington By IHG and Comfort Inn & Suites South Burlington near University.

Where to stay in popular areas of South Burlington

Most booked hotels in South Burlington

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Hotel Vermont
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 457 reviews)
$215+
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Burlington
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 294 reviews)
$148+
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Courtyard by Marriott Burlington Harbor
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 224 reviews)
$145+
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Best Western Plus Windjammer Inn & Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1129 reviews)
$84+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2127 reviews)
$107+
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Hilton Garden Inn Burlington-Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 844 reviews)
$142+
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Renting a car in South Burlington

Renting a car in South Burlington costs $46 per day, on average, or $91 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 Burlington is the Budget branch at 1200 Airport Drive, which is 1 mile from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in South Burlington.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in South Burlington (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in South Burlington is Compact (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Dodge Durango or similar) are, on average, 5% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in South Burlington costs $46 per day, on average, or $91 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 Burlington is the Budget branch at 1200 Airport Drive, which is 1 mile from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in South Burlington.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in South Burlington (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in South Burlington is Compact (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Dodge Durango or similar) are, on average, 5% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in South Burlington

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$32/day

Compact

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$33/day

Intermediate
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