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

Notre Dame travel guide

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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. Notre Dame deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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 4 miles 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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 59m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Notre Dame.

Car

Another option to get to Notre Dame is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 73 miles 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 4 miles 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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 59m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Notre Dame.

Car

Another option to get to Notre Dame is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 73 miles from Notre Dame. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near Notre Dame

FWAFort Wayne
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Notre Dame

KLM
Good (1,448 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,761 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,716 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,147 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,236 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,503 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,839 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,052 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,188 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,918 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,580 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (455 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (502 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,226 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,255 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (580 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Good (412 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Notre Dame

Most booked hotels in Notre Dame

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Morris Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, 535 reviews)
$151+
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The Inn at Saint Mary's
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1982 reviews)
$81+
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Hilton Vacation Club Varsity Club South Bend, IN
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 194 reviews)
$85+
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LaQuinta Suites by Wyndham South Bend Notre Dame Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 727 reviews)
$87+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Mishawaka, IN
2 stars
Good (7.4, 1031 reviews)
$57+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham South Bend/At Notre Dame
2 stars
Good (6.5, 1466 reviews)
$61+
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Renting a car in Notre Dame

Renting a car in Notre Dame costs $55 per day, on average, or $109 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 26% cheaper than airport locations in Notre Dame.

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.61 and $51.48.

Renting a car in Notre Dame costs $55 per day, on average, or $109 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 26% cheaper than airport locations in Notre Dame.

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.61 and $51.48.

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