Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

South Bend travel guide

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You're Going to Love South Bend

With a population of 101,168, South Bend 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 South Bend to see all of its attractions.

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Where to Eat in South Bend

If you’re looking for affordable options, Cascade (320 E Colfax Ave) and Rohr’s (1 Notre Dame Ave) are great picks.

When to visit South Bend

South Bend in December
Estimated hotel price
$205
1 night at 3-star hotel
South Bend in December
Estimated hotel price
$205
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to South Bend in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -8 °C, with an average temperature of -4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 102 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in South Bend, with an average rainfall of 51 mm.

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How to Get to South Bend

Plane

When flying to South Bend, you’ll arrive at South Bend/Michiana (SBN), which is located 3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to South Bend is to pick up a car hire from Chicago, which is about 72 miles from South Bend. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Europcar, among others, in Chicago.

Plane

When flying to South Bend, you’ll arrive at South Bend/Michiana (SBN), which is located 3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to South Bend is to pick up a car hire from Chicago, which is about 72 miles from South Bend. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Europcar, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near South Bend

FWAFort Wayne
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving South Bend

Lufthansa
Good (8,222 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,565 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,194 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,531 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,645 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,656 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,131 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,852 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,989 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,470 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,641 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,013 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (474 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (695 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (575 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (313 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (665 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (458 reviews)
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Where to stay in South Bend

Average rates range from around $331 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $860 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mishawaka - South Bend By IHG and Holiday Inn Express & Suites South Bend - Notre Dame Univ. By IHG. There are also lots of holiday rental options in South Bend, with prices from $94 to $3,535 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in South Bend are about 124% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of South Bend

Most booked hotels in South Bend

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Morris Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
$314+
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The Inn at Saint Mary's
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$165+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham South Bend
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$160+
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Comfort Suites University Area Notre Dame-South Bend
2 stars
Good (6.4, Good reviews)
$104+
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Hiring a car in South Bend

Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in South Bend is the Budget branch at 4643 Progress Drive, which is 3 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay $1.97 per litre in South Bend (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $23.59 and $31.46. Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in South Bend, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in South Bend is the Budget branch at 4643 Progress Drive, which is 3 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay $1.97 per litre in South Bend (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $23.59 and $31.46. Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in South Bend, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car hire agencies in South Bend

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