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. 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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 58m.

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 58m.

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

Lufthansa
Good (8,155 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,545 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,132 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,489 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,626 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,034 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,747 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,636 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,713 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,770 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,472 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,965 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (567 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (476 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (695 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,850 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (300 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (448 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (655 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Notre Dame

Most booked hotels in Notre Dame

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The Inn at Saint Mary's
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 2033 reviews)
$84+
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LaQuinta Suites by Wyndham South Bend Notre Dame Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 767 reviews)
$93+
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Hyatt Place South Bend Mishawaka
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 909 reviews)
$105+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Mishawaka, IN
3 stars
Good (7.4, 1063 reviews)
$69+
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Wingate by Wyndham South Bend/Notre Dame
3 stars
Good (6.6, 112 reviews)
$69+
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Comfort Suites University Area Notre Dame-South Bend
2 stars
Good (6.5, 1244 reviews)
$63+
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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 33% cheaper than airport locations in Notre Dame.

Expect to pay $4.24 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 $50.88 and $67.83.

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 33% cheaper than airport locations in Notre Dame.

Expect to pay $4.24 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 $50.88 and $67.83.

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