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KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in South Burlington

  • Getting a vehicle from car rentals in South Burlington offers several advantages over public transportation. In South Burlington, the freedom of having a rental car allows you to explore the region and attractions, including Red Rocks Park, Overlook Park, and the Fleming Museum of Art, with utmost convenience. A rental car will also give you the freedom to embark on spontaneous journeys and visits to remote areas that public transport might not facilitate. Moreover, car rentals in South Burlington offer the convenience of loading and unloading luggage, especially for families or those carrying sports equipment. A rental car will also grant you the opportunity to avoid the constraints of fixed schedules, enabling you to immerse yourself fully in touring the region.
  • The South Burlington metropolis is served primarily by four airports, including Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport (BTV), Lebanon Municipal Airport (LEB), Adirondack Regional Airport (SLK), and Plattsburgh International Airport (PBG). Therefore, you will find a perfect destination for your flights to the region at any of these airports. At BTV, you'll find car rental desks situated inside the terminal, on the main floor, near the baggage claim. Upon arrival at LEB, you'll access car rental counters in the arrivals area of the airport's terminal building. SLK features car rental counters within the main terminal building in the arrivals area. At PBG, there are several car rentals in South Burlington operating counters in the baggage claim area of the terminal building.
  • Driving in South Burlington is a pleasant experience, primarily due to the strict enforcement of traffic rules. The city's well-maintained roads and clear signage facilitate a smooth flow of traffic, thereby improving motorists' safety and convenience. At crosswalks, drivers are accustomed to yielding to pedestrians, demonstrating the community's emphasis on pedestrian safety. The city's speed limits are strictly enforced, promoting a regulated and steady pace of travel that not only ensures safety but also contributes to a more environmentally friendly and calm driving environment. Drivers display a high level of respect for traffic regulations, as evidenced by courteous actions such as yielding the right-of-way and maintaining the appropriate following distance. When operating a vehicle from South Burlington car rentals, carefully follow the city's traffic rules.
  • In South Burlington, Vermont, rush hour usually leads to a challenging driving experience. Rush hour occurs during the weekdays from 7:00 am to 9:00 am and 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. During these periods, the region's major roads, including Interstate 89 (I-89) and US Route 7, feature heavy traffic congestion as commuters travel to and from work and school. To avoid these traffic hotspots, commuters often consider alternative routes like Dorset Street and Williston Road, which provide some relief from the rush-hour traffic congestion.
  • Book your rental car in South Burlington at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Luxury rental cars in South Burlington are around 94% more expensive than other car types, on average

South Burlington car rental experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who rented a car in South Burlington 
MichaelApr 2024
Rent from the airport for better rates.
Verified travelerOct 2023
Enterprise is a good option for dropping off on the New York side.
Verified travelerOct 2023
Go from the plane to the counter immediately.

FAQs about renting a car in South Burlington

  • What is the best rental car company in South Burlington?

    Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental company in South Burlington is Budget (6.9, 51 reviews).

  • How much is gas price in South Burlington?

    The average gas price in South Burlington is ₪13.03 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between ₪156 and ₪208, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular rental car in South Burlington?

    Luxury (Ford Transit or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in South Burlington.

  • Which car rental companies are at Burlington airport (BTV)?

    The only car rental company onsite at Burlington airport is Dollar.

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at Burlington airport (BTV)?

    The only car rental company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Burlington airport to off-airport locations is Dollar.

  • How can I find car rentals near me in South Burlington?

    Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

  • How much does a Luxury car rental cost in South Burlington?

    A Luxury car rental in South Burlington costs ₪679 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in South Burlington?

    An Intermediate car rental in South Burlington costs ₪287 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Economy car rental cost in South Burlington?

    An Economy car rental in South Burlington costs ₪469 per day, on average.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in South Burlington?

    Given South Burlington's cold and snowy winters, a vehicle with great traction and handling in adverse weather conditions is ideal. All-wheel drive (AWD) or four-wheel drive (4WD) systems are beneficial for navigating the often slippery and icy roads during the winter. Additionally, a car with sufficient ground clearance can help avoid getting stuck in snowdrifts. Fuel efficiency should also be considered, as Vermont's scenic landscapes and outdoor attractions encourage exploration, leading to longer drives. Therefore, consider compact SUVs.

  • What is the speed limit in South Burlington?

    The speed limits in South Burlington vary depending on the road type and the location within the city. In general, South Burlington's residential and urban areas have lower speed limits, often around 25 to 30 mph, to prioritize safety for pedestrians and local traffic. The city's arterial roads and major thoroughfares have higher speed limits, ranging from around 35 to 50 mph, to accommodate smoother traffic flow.

  • Where are the best places to park in South Burlington?

    One of the best places to park is the University Mall, which provides ample parking space. The mall offers free parking to shoppers. Another great option is the parking garages in the downtown area, which provide covered parking and are situated close to popular destinations like the South Burlington Library and City Hall. The parking rates at the garages usually range from around $1 to $1.50 per hour.  

South Burlington car rental reviews and directory 
All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car rental booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.

Budget

Best rated

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.8

Value for money

7.3

2 locations in South Burlington

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Locations in South Burlington

1200 Airport Drive

+1 802 651 6991

Monday08:00 - 23:59
Tuesday08:00 - 23:59
Wednesday08:00 - 23:59
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1890 Williston Road

+1 802 863 3030

Monday09:00 - 17:00
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4.0 Mediocre

Peter, Oct 2024

Full-size

KAYAK
Waited hours in line to get the car Over 50 people in line. Car was not clean. Staffing at the countermeasures too light and computers kept breaking down.

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Sept 2024

Supplier choice

KAYAK
At pickup the agent was not friendly at all. At drop off the lady was pleasant

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Feb 2024

Supplier choice

KAYAK
The attendant at Burlington knew I was dropping off the vehicle in Paramus NJ, but tried to give me an EV with very little range, which would not have made the trip. I got her to give me a different vehicle, but she gave me a Mustang with rear wheel drive and not great tires. Unfortunately it snowed the that night and I almost could not make it out of Burlington because the roads were not plowed. Luckily it did not snow further south and I was able to make the trip. Rear wheel drive in Vermont in the Winter is never a good idea. Had I known it was so bad in the snow, I probably would have requested a different vehicle. Luckily I am a very experienced driver and was able adapt and navigate the slick roads without incident. However, the person at the drop off in NJ was great. He was very understanding and helpful. Great employee.

8.0 Very good

Alexis, Dec 2023

Standard SUV

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Prompt service

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Intermediate SUV

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Pickup took almost an hour due to the line at the counter. Everything else was great!

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Premium SUV

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Unfortunately we had a terrible experience. The wait was over two hours. The line was infinite. Thankfully my two year old behaved and patiently waited. Nevertheless, everyone in line was extremely upset. The car was dirty and full of garbage. I will never rent with Budget again. Kind regards, Peter Ventre

1 out of 12

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Comfort

9.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.9

Value for money

9.6

3 locations in South Burlington

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1116 Shelburne Rd

+1 802 862 7325

Monday08:00 - 23:59
Tuesday08:00 - 23:59
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Friday08:00 - 23:59
Saturday09:00 - 17:00
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1200 Airport Dr

+1 844 934 1071

Monday07:00 - 23:59
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1891 Williston Rd

+1 802 863 2111

Monday07:30 - 17:30
Tuesday07:30 - 17:30
Wednesday07:30 - 17:30
Thursday07:30 - 17:30
Friday07:30 - 17:30
Saturday09:00 - 17:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Kimberly, Oct 2024

Economy

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Easy to get the car at the airport. Nice people at the desk. Easy return in Northampton.

10.0 Wonderful

Michael, Apr 2024

Minivan

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Great customer service e at pick up and drop off. Both Jasons were able to make sure I got the rental terms my family needed at pick up and Noah provided great customer service when we returned our rental. I would highly recommend Enterprise!

10.0 Wonderful

Mieko A, Apr 2024

Compact SUV

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Overall it went well from pick to drop off.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Compact

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Cameron at BTV set me up with a great car. I would have been stranded without him.

10.0 Wonderful

Alexandra, Feb 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Awesome staff

Cons:

Best customer service, outstanding

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff very friendly. Drop off very easy.

Cons:

Make it clearer that this enterprise location is not on the airport campus.

1 out of 6

Alamo

8.7

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.9

Value for money

8.1

One location in South Burlington

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1200 Airport Dr

+1 844 934 1072

Monday07:00 - 23:59
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Full-size

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Your night crew stayed after closing to help several of us that were abandoned by Hertz. I will now be switching car rental companies permanently! Thank you!

7.2 Good

Anonymous, Sept 2020

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Cons:

I noticed at pick up that the wheel cover was missing. I took a pic as suggested by the attendant, if I found any issues with it. When I arrived at my destination, I was asked if I had a flat tire along the way. I told him no that the wheel cover was missing when I picked it up. He told me that I was driving with a donut. I was shocked as it didn't appear smaller than the other tires and I had driven for 4 hours and 260 miles at top speeds of 75 mph. I have no idea if there was another spare in the trunk, the flat tire, or nothing. Fortunately nothing happened, but could have been ugly and never should have been rented out in that condition.

6.4 Okay

Sarah, Sept 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Easy to pick up and easy to drop

Cons:

The car smelled like cigarettes. Very smoky and had to drive with the windows cracked.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Yes everything went well, drop off was really easy.

Cons:

Satellite radio would of been nice but I’m not complaining for the price of the rental.

7.6 Good

Val, Jan 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff very friendly, pick up easy, convenient location, no line.

Cons:

Car was a bit dirtier than I had expected, coffee stains on ceiling that I didn't notice until later. Nobody in garage during pickup or dropoff, but as long as they don't charge me for someone else's mess, I'm ok with that.

10.0 Wonderful

Carolyn, Dec 2019

KAYAK

Cons:

It was great. Thanks!

1 out of 6

Hertz

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.6

Value for money

7.3

One location in South Burlington

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1335 Shelburne Road

+1 802 859 3601

Monday07:30 - 17:30
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6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Jun 2022

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The fact that the car rental location is actually a few miles from the airport, with no rental shuttle, is very annoying. The extra cost of the cab, etc. is rough on tired travelers with a final long drive ahead of them before they reach home. I'd like to see some improvements in convenience in this category. The actual car was fine, and we were pleased with the helpfulness of the young man in charge.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2022

KAYAK
Great staff too.

10.0 Wonderful

Sherry, Jul 2022

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Colby was great at the Hertz office: easy to work with, accommodating of my needs as an out of town traveler. Would definitely use this Hertz office again

4.0 Mediocre

Russel, Nov 2021

KAYAK
Kayak led me to rent a car away from the airport and hertz would not allow me to pick up or drop off at the airport because I prepaid with kayak. Lesson learned. No more kayak.

1.9 Poor

George, Jul 2021

KAYAK
The local Hertz rental counter called and left a message for me an hour or so after I booked my reservation…. to tell me there would be no car available for me to rent. Wow! Very frustrating…

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was personable. No wait; attentive.

1 out of 2

Avis

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

7.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.4

Value for money

7.0

One location in South Burlington

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1200 Airport Drive

+1 802 864 0411

Monday08:00 - 23:59
Tuesday08:00 - 23:59
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2024

Supplier choice

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Excellent, nothing could have been better. A great experience all around.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
I liked the convenient and efficient process of getting my car. My return flight was very early and I also appreciated the convenience of dropping the key in the return box. The car I rented was a Toyota RAV4 and it was wonderful!!! Car was clean and running well.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Ease of reserving and pick up was just as efficient.

Cons:

nothing comes to mind

2.0 Poor

Jamie, Aug 2023

Compact

KAYAK
90 min for car to be ready, even tho my reservation was for 3 hours earlier.. bottlenecks cleaning car

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Jun 2023

Economy

KAYAK
Unfriendly staff! GPS that was not working and constantly requeste SW updates

4.0 Mediocre

Brittany, Jan 2023

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
I paid for a mid sized SUV and instead was given a car no bigger than a sedan. My whole goal in paying TRIPLE the price for an suv was to feel safer while driving in the snow (there was a major snowstorm while I was there). When I complained at the counter, the lady said there was nothing she could do even though there were bigger SUVs available in the lot. Instead, I slid and slipped multiple times and was terrified I’d get into an accident. It was traumatic.

1 out of 5

National

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

5.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.9

Value for money

5.9

One location in South Burlington

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1200 Airport Dr

+1 844 934 1073

Monday07:00 - 23:59
Tuesday07:00 - 23:59
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sept 2021

KAYAK
Everything was perfect

3.9 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2021

KAYAK
For older and physically impaired users, better description of the size, leg room, comfort and entry and exits are needed. We may not know the car name and type. To us mid-sized means a roomy sedan not a compact car. Our expectations include an odometer, easy adjustment of the steering wheel and seats. This car was like driving a roller skate. We hit our heads getting in the car, banged our knees on the dashboard and I struggled to get out of the car. Also, personnel need to offer to show the car features and explain them. We didn’t know how to remove the ignition key!

1 out of 1

Dollar

7.7

Good

One location in South Burlington

Locations in South Burlington

1335 Shelburne Road

+1 802 859 3601

Monday07:30 - 17:30
Tuesday07:30 - 17:30
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Easirent

4.6

Mediocre

One location in South Burlington

Locations in South Burlington

Burlington International Airport

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Rent-A-Wreck

2.3

Poor

One location in South Burlington

Locations in South Burlington

2071 Williston Road

+1 802 318 4900

Monday08:00 - 23:59
Tuesday08:00 - 23:59
Wednesday08:00 - 23:59
Thursday08:00 - 23:59
Friday08:00 - 23:59
Saturday08:00 - 23:59

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AutoEurope

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One location in South Burlington

Locations in South Burlington

Burlington International Airport

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Sunnycars

No score available yet

One location in South Burlington

Locations in South Burlington

1200 Airport Drive #10

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Thrifty

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One location in South Burlington

Locations in South Burlington

1335 Shelburne Road

+1 802 859 3601

Monday07:30 - 17:30
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One location in South Burlington

Locations in South Burlington

1200 Airport Dr, South Burlington, , USA Vermont

+1 914 368 0091

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128 travelers who rented a car in South Burlington gave the car agency they used an average rating of 4.8

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Luxury

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South Burlington car rental information

Pick-up locationSouth Burlington
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Rental locations16
Airport locations9