Introduction
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.

When to visit South Burlington

South Burlington in November
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel
South Burlington in November
Estimated hotel price
$129
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 United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to South Burlington departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 30m.

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 United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to South Burlington departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 30m.

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

Airlines serving South Burlington

KLM
Good (1,560 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,179 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,499 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,741 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,657 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,104 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,951 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,502 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,815 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,989 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,472 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,555 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,961 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (695 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (310 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (662 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,430 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (318 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

Hotel Vermont Burlington
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, 468 reviews)
$363+
Green Mountain Suites Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, 2112 reviews)
$196+
Best Western Plus Windjammer Inn & Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1202 reviews)
$159+
Hilton Garden Inn Burlington-Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 879 reviews)
$281+
DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2221 reviews)
$162+
Delta Hotels by Marriott Burlington
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 686 reviews)
$158+

Renting a car in South Burlington

Renting a car in South Burlington costs $78 per day, on average, or $156 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 6% cheaper than airport locations in South Burlington.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65. The most frequently booked car type in South Burlington is Supplier choice (Class Special Car 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, 15% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in South Burlington costs $78 per day, on average, or $156 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 6% cheaper than airport locations in South Burlington.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65. The most frequently booked car type in South Burlington is Supplier choice (Class Special Car 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, 15% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.