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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything South Bend has to offer.

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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 January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 11959
1 night at 3-star hotel
South Bend in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 11959
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 6 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to South Bend from India departs from Nagpur and takes around 28h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to South Bend is to pick up a car hire from Chicago, which is about 116 km from South Bend. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.

Plane

When flying to South Bend, you’ll arrive at South Bend/Michiana (SBN), which is located 6 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to South Bend from India departs from Nagpur and takes around 28h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to South Bend is to pick up a car hire from Chicago, which is about 116 km from South Bend. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Chicago.

Airports near South Bend

FWAFort Wayne
SBNSouth Bend/Michiana

Airlines serving South Bend

Lufthansa
Good (8,277 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,587 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,650 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,721 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,678 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,362 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,065 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,972 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,539 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,438 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (473 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (695 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,164 reviews)
Air Transat
Good (583 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (327 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (674 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,446 reviews)
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Where to stay in South Bend

Average rates range from around ₹ 18,097 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 52,103 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 ₹ 4,564 to ₹ 189,586 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in South Bend are about 107% 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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The Inn at Saint Mary's
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 10,173+
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Hyatt Place South Bend Mishawaka
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
₹ 10,459+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Mishawaka, IN
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
₹ 6,560+
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Baymont by Wyndham Mishawaka South Bend Area
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
₹ 5,990+
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DoubleTree by Hilton South Bend
4 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
₹ 11,600+
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Comfort Suites University Area Notre Dame-South Bend
2 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
₹ 6,180+
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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 6 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay ₹ 117 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 ₹ 1,403 and ₹ 1,871. The most frequently booked car type in South Bend is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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 6 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay ₹ 117 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 ₹ 1,403 and ₹ 1,871. The most frequently booked car type in South Bend is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 41% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in South Bend

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