Williston travel guide

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You're Going to Love Williston

With a population of 8,314, Williston is a must-see destination in Vermont, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Williston deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Williston

Williston in January
Estimated hotel price
$147
1 night at 3-star hotel
Williston in January
Estimated hotel price
$147
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Williston

Plane

When flying to Williston, you’ll arrive at Burlington (BTV), which is located 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Williston include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Air Canada. The shortest domestic flight to Williston departs from Orlando and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Williston. The train journey from Williston to Hartford takes 6h 07m and costs around $52 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $70 for a 7h 31m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Williston is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 177 miles from Williston. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.

Plane

When flying to Williston, you’ll arrive at Burlington (BTV), which is located 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Williston include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Air Canada. The shortest domestic flight to Williston departs from Orlando and takes around 3h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Williston. The train journey from Williston to Hartford takes 6h 07m and costs around $52 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $70 for a 7h 31m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Williston is to pick up a car rental from Boston, which is about 177 miles from Williston. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Boston.

Airports near Williston

Airlines serving Williston

KLM
Good (846 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,609 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,585 reviews)
Air France
Good (978 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,110 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,436 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,975 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,981 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,752 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,582 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (812 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (778 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (141 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,781 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (493 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (314 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,965 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (438 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Williston

Most booked hotels in Williston

Green Mountain Suites Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1459 reviews)
$209+
Home2 Suites by Hilton Williston Burlington, VT
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 244 reviews)
$235+
Hilton Garden Inn Burlington Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 729 reviews)
$247+
DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington Vermont
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1481 reviews)
$191+
Delta Hotels by Marriott Burlington
3 stars
Good (7.8, 314 reviews)
$193+
Courtyard by Marriott Burlington Williston
3 stars
Good (7.7, 171 reviews)
$182+

Renting a car in Williston

Renting a car in Williston costs $43 per day, on average, or $85 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 62% cheaper than airport locations in Williston.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Williston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Williston is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 12% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Williston costs $43 per day, on average, or $85 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 62% cheaper than airport locations in Williston.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Williston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Williston is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 12% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.