Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. South Bend deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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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
C$ 170
1 night at 3-star hotel
South Bend in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 170
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 The shortest flight to South Bend from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 7h 19m.

Car

Another option to get to South Bend is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 72 miles from South Bend. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Ace, 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 The shortest flight to South Bend from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 7h 19m.

Car

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

Airports near South Bend

FWAFort Wayne
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving South Bend

Lufthansa
Good (8,039 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,028 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,396 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,597 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,777 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,577 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,474 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,907 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,921 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,492 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (554 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (689 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (465 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (440 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,649 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,352 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (289 reviews)
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Where to stay in South Bend

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mishawaka - South Bend By IHG and Comfort Suites South Bend Near Casino. There are also lots of vacation rental options in South Bend, with prices from C$ 74 to C$ 432 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in South Bend are about 392% 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 (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 258+
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The Inn at Saint Mary's
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 132+
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Hyatt Place South Bend Mishawaka
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 135+
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Holiday Inn Mishawaka - Conference Center By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 156+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Mishawaka, IN
2 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
C$ 98+
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Comfort Suites University Area Notre Dame-South Bend
2 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
C$ 82+
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Renting a car in South Bend

Renting a car in South Bend costs C$ 112 per day, on average, or C$ 223 if you want to rent it for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in South Bend is the Budget branch at 4643 Progress Drive, which is 3 miles from the downtown.

Expect to pay C$ 1.78 per litre in South Bend (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 21.25 and C$ 28.33. The most frequently booked car type in South Bend is Compact (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in South Bend costs C$ 112 per day, on average, or C$ 223 if you want to rent it for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in South Bend is the Budget branch at 4643 Progress Drive, which is 3 miles from the downtown.

Expect to pay C$ 1.78 per litre in South Bend (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 21.25 and C$ 28.33. The most frequently booked car type in South Bend is Compact (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in South Bend

Full-size SUV

5 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 167/day

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