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, Alaska Airlines and Air Canada. The shortest domestic flight to South Burlington departs from Orlando and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to South Burlington.

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 Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.

Bus

You can travel by bus to South Burlington using Greyhound or FlixBus. From New York, the bus ride to South Burlington takes 585 miles and will cost you around $143. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $112 for a journey of 865 miles.

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 Orlando and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to South Burlington.

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 Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.

Bus

You can travel by bus to South Burlington using Greyhound or FlixBus. From New York, the bus ride to South Burlington takes 585 miles and will cost you around $143. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $112 for a journey of 865 miles.

Airports near South Burlington

Airlines serving South Burlington

KLM
Good (844 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,584 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,962 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,933 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,726 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,589 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (772 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (817 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (773 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (139 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,786 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (497 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Good (311 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,946 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (440 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, 307 reviews)
$342+
Green Mountain Suites Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1449 reviews)
$183+
The Essex Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 390 reviews)
$202+
Hilton Garden Inn Burlington Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 731 reviews)
$244+
Holiday Inn Express South Burlington
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 861 reviews)
$163+
DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1485 reviews)
$179+

Renting a car in South Burlington

Renting a car in South Burlington costs $58 per day, on average, or $115 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 $3.90 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 Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in South Burlington costs $58 per day, on average, or $115 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 $3.90 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 Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.