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 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 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 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 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 73 miles 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 (8,176 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,553 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,148 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,491 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,634 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,058 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,643 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,765 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,971 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,472 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,733 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,222 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,848 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (572 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (474 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (304 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (450 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (659 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Notre Dame

Most booked hotels in Notre Dame

The Inn at Saint Mary's
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 2047 reviews)
$90+
LaQuinta Suites by Wyndham South Bend Notre Dame Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 771 reviews)
$83+
Hyatt Place South Bend Mishawaka
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 910 reviews)
$108+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Mishawaka, IN
2 stars
Good (7.4, 1070 reviews)
$70+
Wingate by Wyndham South Bend/Notre Dame
3 stars
Good (6.6, 115 reviews)
$68+
Comfort Suites University Area Notre Dame-South Bend
2 stars
Good (6.5, 1251 reviews)
$58+

Renting a car in Notre Dame

Renting a car in Notre Dame costs $60 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 31% 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 $60 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 31% 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.