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
$139
1 night at 3-star hotel
South Burlington in December
Estimated hotel price
$139
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, Air Canada and Air New Zealand. The shortest domestic flight to South Burlington departs from Minneapolis and takes around 2h 24m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to South Burlington. The train journey from South Burlington to New York takes 7h 36m and costs around $66 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $81 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 Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Boston.

Bus

You can travel by bus to South Burlington using Greyhound or FlixBus.

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, Air Canada and Air New Zealand. The shortest domestic flight to South Burlington departs from Minneapolis and takes around 2h 24m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to South Burlington. The train journey from South Burlington to New York takes 7h 36m and costs around $66 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $81 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 Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Boston.

Bus

You can travel by bus to South Burlington using Greyhound or FlixBus.

Airports near South Burlington

Airlines serving South Burlington

KLM
Good (848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,554 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,617 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,963 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,454 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,891 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,687 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,603 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (774 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (811 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (775 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (137 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,790 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (497 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Good (311 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,942 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (436 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 and Smart Suites Ascend Hotel Collection.

Where to stay in popular areas of South Burlington

Most booked hotels in South Burlington

Hotel Vermont
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 303 reviews)
$334+
Green Mountain Suites Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1441 reviews)
$166+
The Essex Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 389 reviews)
$185+
Hilton Garden Inn Burlington Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 733 reviews)
$235+
Holiday Inn Express South Burlington
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 852 reviews)
$159+
DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1487 reviews)
$178+

Renting a car in South Burlington

Renting a car in South Burlington costs $57 per day, on average, or $113 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 11% cheaper than airport locations in South Burlington.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in South Burlington is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Rogue or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in South Burlington costs $57 per day, on average, or $113 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 11% cheaper than airport locations in South Burlington.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in South Burlington is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Rogue or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.