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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.

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 2 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to South Burlington include American Airlines, Delta and KLM. 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 290 km 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 2 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to South Burlington include American Airlines, Delta and KLM. 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 290 km 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 (1,541 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,126 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,477 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,629 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,015 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,747 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,630 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,888 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,360 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,012 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,680 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,475 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,959 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,565 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (693 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,825 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (324 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (300 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (654 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 (9.5, 462 reviews)
$338+
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Green Mountain Suites Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, 2089 reviews)
$185+
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Holiday Inn Express South Burlington By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1200 reviews)
$159+
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Best Western Plus Windjammer Inn & Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1187 reviews)
$161+
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Hilton Garden Inn Burlington-Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 872 reviews)
$263+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2201 reviews)
$156+
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Renting a car in South Burlington

Renting a car in South Burlington costs $73 per day, on average, or $146 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 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 19% cheaper than airport locations in South Burlington.

Expect to pay $4.13 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 $49.51 and $66.02. The most frequently booked car type in South Burlington is Compact (Toyota Corolla 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, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in South Burlington costs $73 per day, on average, or $146 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 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 19% cheaper than airport locations in South Burlington.

Expect to pay $4.13 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 $49.51 and $66.02. The most frequently booked car type in South Burlington is Compact (Toyota Corolla 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, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in South Burlington

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$46/day

Full-size

Pickup truck

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$49/day

Pickup truck
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