South Burlington travel guide
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You're Going to Love South Burlington
With a population of 17,904, South Burlington is a must-see destination in Vermont, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. South Burlington deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in South Burlington
If you’re looking for affordable options, Guild Tavern (1633 Williston Road) and Windjammer Restaurant (1076 Williston Rd) are great picks.
When to visit South Burlington
How to Get to South Burlington
Plane
When flying to South Burlington, you’ll arrive at Burlington (BTV), which is located 1 mile from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to South Burlington include American Airlines, Air Canada and Emirates. The shortest domestic flight to South Burlington departs from Raleigh and takes around 2h.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to South Burlington. The train journey from South Burlington to New York takes 7h 36m and costs around $66 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Washington, D.C., expect to pay about $62 for a 12h 08m trip.
Car
Another option to get to South Burlington is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 180 miles from South Burlington. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Boston.
Bus
You can travel by bus to South Burlington using FlixBus or Megabus. From Boston, the bus ride to South Burlington takes 225 miles and will cost you around $148. From New York, the ticket costs about $120 for a journey of 590 miles.
Airlines serving South Burlington
Where to stay in South Burlington
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express South Burlington and Smart Suites Ascend Hotel Collection.
Where to stay in popular areas of South Burlington
Most booked hotels in South Burlington
Renting a car in South Burlington
Renting a car in South Burlington costs $54 per day, on average, or $108 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in South Burlington is the Budget branch at 1200 Airport Drive, which is 1 mile from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 13% cheaper than airport locations in South Burlington.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in South Burlington (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in South Burlington is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Rogue or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in South Burlington
Intermediate SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$37/day
Economy
2 Adults, 2 Bags
$43/day