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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. 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.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Notre Dame, followed by Train.

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.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Notre Dame, followed by Train.

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

FWAFort Wayne
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving Notre Dame

Lufthansa
Good (7,979 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,951 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,458 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,692 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,341 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,919 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,964 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,217 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,517 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (548 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (688 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (460 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (437 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,668 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,332 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (283 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 (9.4, 538 reviews)
$190+
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The Inn at Saint Mary's
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 2018 reviews)
$86+
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LaQuinta Suites by Wyndham South Bend Notre Dame Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 746 reviews)
$91+
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Hyatt Place South Bend Mishawaka
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 909 reviews)
$105+
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Residence Inn by Marriott South Bend Mishawaka
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 121 reviews)
$133+
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Quality Inn South Bend near Notre Dame
2 stars
Good (6.4, 295 reviews)
$68+
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Renting a car in Notre Dame

Renting a car in Notre Dame costs $59 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Notre Dame.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86.

Renting a car in Notre Dame costs $59 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Notre Dame.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86.

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