Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Notre Dame travel guide

Notre Dame Tourism | Notre Dame Guide

You're Going to Love Notre Dame

With a population of 5.973, Notre Dame is a must-see destination in Indiana, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Notre Dame to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Notre Dame

Notre Dame in December
Estimated hotel price
$118
1 night at 3-star hotel
Notre Dame in December
Estimated hotel price
$118
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Notre Dame

Plane

When flying to Notre Dame, you’ll arrive at South Bend/Michiana (SBN), which is located 6 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Notre Dame include American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Notre Dame departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Notre Dame is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 117 km from Notre Dame. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Plane

When flying to Notre Dame, you’ll arrive at South Bend/Michiana (SBN), which is located 6 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Notre Dame include American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Notre Dame departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Notre Dame is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 117 km from Notre Dame. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near Notre Dame

Airlines serving Notre Dame

Lufthansa
Good (8,125 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,534 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,103 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,623 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,948 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,607 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,634 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,949 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,836 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,479 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (563 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,783 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (474 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (692 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Good (442 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (296 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (649 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Notre Dame

Most booked hotels in Notre Dame

Morris Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 536 reviews)
$154+
The Inn at Saint Mary's
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 2017 reviews)
$77+
LaQuinta Suites by Wyndham South Bend Notre Dame Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 761 reviews)
$98+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Mishawaka, IN
2 stars
Good (7.5, 1052 reviews)
$77+
Comfort Suites University Area Notre Dame-South Bend
2 stars
Good (6.6, 1236 reviews)
$58+
Irísh Lodge South Bend
3 stars
Good (6.5, 93 reviews)
$75+

Renting a car in Notre Dame

Renting a car in Notre Dame costs $56 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 32% cheaper than airport locations in Notre Dame.

Expect to pay $4.20 per gallon in Notre Dame (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.42 and $67.23.

Renting a car in Notre Dame costs $56 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 32% cheaper than airport locations in Notre Dame.

Expect to pay $4.20 per gallon in Notre Dame (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.42 and $67.23.