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Free air in Vermont
Is air free in Vermont?
Owner decidesNot by law. Vermont has no free-air law, so each station owner decides. Of the 71 places with air we have mapped in Vermont, 32 (45 %) are free or usually free, mostly at Stewart's Shops, Costco and Lowe's.
- places with air
- 71
- free or usually free
- 32
- tire shops fill free
- 0
- open 24/7 (known)
- 7
Chains with air in Vermont
The brands with the most locations on our Vermont map, and what to expect at each.
| Chain | Locations in VT | Free air |
|---|---|---|
| Stewart's Shops | 30 | Usually free |
| Mobil | 13 | Depends on the store |
| Shell | 5 | Depends on the store |
| Valero | 4 | Depends on the store |
| Citgo | 4 | Depends on the store |
| Costco | 2 | Free for members |
| Lowe's | 2 | Usually free |
| Cumberland Farms | 1 | Depends on the store |
| Sunoco | 1 | Depends on the store |
Free air by city in Vermont
Number of places with air per city. Cities with a link have their own page with every address.
- South Burlington7
- Stowe5
- Bennington4
- Colchester3
- Montpelier3
- Rutland3
- Essex Junction2
- Waitsfield2
- Middlebury2
- Williston2
- Burlington2
- Winooski2
- Barre2
- Saint Albans City2
- Manchester1
- Sharon1
- Richmond1
- Ferrisburgh1
- Rockingham1
- Weathersfield1
- Shaftsbury1
- Shoreham1
- Randolph1
- Georgia1
- Dorset1
- Barre Town1
- Waterbury1
- Fair Haven1
- West Rutland1
- Poultney1
- Pownal1
- Arlington1
- South Hero1
- Wilmington1
- Bakersfield1
- Alburgh1
- Enosburg Falls1
- Milton1
- Swanton1
- Montgomery1
- Richford1
- Moretown1
- Sheldon Springs1
- Johnson1
Confirmed free air pumps in Vermont
Places where drivers or the operator confirmed the air is free.
Stewart's
Free4439 Main Street, Manchester, VT 05255
Hours: Daily 05:00–22:00
Winter tire pressure in Vermont
−5 PSI
typical drop from July to January
The average temperature in Vermont goes from about 68 °F in July to 20 °F in January. Tire pressure falls roughly 1 PSI for every 10 °F, so a tire set to 35 PSI on a summer afternoon reads about 30 PSI on an average winter morning.
Most tire pressure warning lights switch on when a tire is about 25 % below its recommended pressure. A cold front plus a slow leak gets there fast, so check your tires as soon as the first cold mornings arrive.
Free air in neighboring states
- Massachusetts236 places
- New Hampshire81 places
- New York988 places
Free air in Vermont: questions
Is air free at gas stations in Vermont?
Only where the owner chooses. Vermont doesn't require free air, so many stations use coin or card machines that cost one to two dollars. Chains that give air away at most stores are your best bet, and some clerks switch a paid machine to free if you ask.
Which gas stations have free air in Vermont?
On our map, the chains with the most free or usually free air pumps in Vermont are Stewart's Shops (30), Costco (2) and Lowe's (2). At franchised brands like Shell, BP or Exxon, it depends on the owner.
Where can I check my tire pressure for free in Vermont?
Most free air machines have a built-in gauge. Many independent tire shops in Vermont will also check your pressure for free if you ask.
How much does tire pressure drop in winter in Vermont?
Vermont averages about 68 °F in July and 20 °F in January (NOAA, 2015–2024). At roughly 1 PSI per 10 °F, tires filled in summer lose about 5 PSI by midwinter, often enough to switch on the low-pressure warning. Top them up when the weather turns.
Which city in Vermont has the most free air pumps?
On our map, South Burlington has the most free or usually free spots in Vermont: 4 of 7 places with air.