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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.

Where to Eat in South Burlington

If you’re looking for affordable options, Guild Tavern (1633 Williston Road) and Windjammer Restaurant (1076 Williston Rd) are great picks.

When to visit South Burlington

South Burlington in December
Estimated hotel price
$128
1 night at 3-star hotel
South Burlington in December
Estimated hotel price
$128
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, Alaska Airlines and Air Canada. The shortest domestic flight to South Burlington departs from Tampa and takes around 3h 12m.

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 Philadelphia, expect to pay about $76 for a 10h 17m 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 Payless, 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, Alaska Airlines and Air Canada. The shortest domestic flight to South Burlington departs from Tampa and takes around 3h 12m.

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 Philadelphia, expect to pay about $76 for a 10h 17m 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 Payless, among others, in Boston.

Airports near South Burlington

PBGPlattsburgh Intl
BTVBurlington
LEBLebanon Municipal

Airlines serving South Burlington

KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,954 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,929 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,139 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,484 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,882 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,912 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,172 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,847 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,139 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,697 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,531 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (664 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (330 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (505 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (205 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.

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, 460 reviews)
$254+
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Green Mountain Suites Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1895 reviews)
$134+
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The Essex Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 559 reviews)
$204+
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Holiday Inn Express South Burlington By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1141 reviews)
$141+
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Best Western Plus Windjammer Inn & Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1120 reviews)
$123+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2106 reviews)
$147+
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Renting a car in South Burlington

Renting a car in South Burlington costs $77 per day, on average, or $154 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.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 9% more expensive than at Burlington.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in South Burlington, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in South Burlington costs $77 per day, on average, or $154 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.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 9% more expensive than at Burlington.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in South Burlington, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in South Burlington

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$45/day

Full-size

Standard

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$46/day

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