Rutland has 6 dispensaries licensed by the Vermont Cannabis Control Board (CCB). Shoppers must be 21 or older and show a valid government-issued photo ID, and out-of-state skiers and hikers buy on the same terms as locals. Rutland City and Rutland Town both voted to allow retail cannabis stores in March 2022, WCAX reported, a year after Burlington and Montpelier.
Rutland is the crossroads of southern Vermont. U.S. Routes 4 and 7 meet here, so the city's stores serve people heading east to Killington, north toward Middlebury and west to the New York line. It has the second-highest store count in Vermont.
All 6 Licensed Dispensaries in Rutland, VT
Rutland's stores line up along two corridors in the 05701 ZIP code: West Street, which runs into downtown, and Main Street, the city's north-south spine. One more sits out on U.S. Route 4. Check each listing for the store's license number, map and current status, since one Rutland store is temporarily closed.
West Street: Mountain Girl Cannabis is at 174 West St and Little Amsterdam is farther out at 302 West St.
Main Street and Route 4: Somewhere On The Mountain is at 158 N Main St and The Gas Station is at 180 S Main St, so the two bracket downtown. Vermont Cannabis Cafe Dispensary is at 778 US-4.
Best Rutland Dispensaries for Every Need
Based on public Google ratings and hours, checked October 2026.
- Highest rated: Somewhere On The Mountain, with 4.9 stars on about 260 reviews. The Gas Station has 4.8 on about 300.
- Most reviewed: The Gas Station, with Somewhere On The Mountain and Mountain Girl Cannabis (4.6 stars, about 250 reviews) close behind.
- Open earliest: The Gas Station and Vermont Cannabis Cafe Dispensary open at 8 a.m., handy before a morning on the slopes.
- Open latest: Mountain Girl Cannabis and Somewhere On The Mountain close at 8 p.m. Little Amsterdam closes at 6.
Visiting a Dispensary in Rutland: ID, Payment and Hours
Bring a driver's license, state ID or passport; stores check it at the door and at the counter. Credit cards generally will not work for cannabis, so carry cash or a debit card. Rutland closes earlier than Burlington, with no store in our list open past 8 p.m., so if you are driving down from Killington after the lifts close, check hours first.
Rutland and Vermont Cannabis Laws: Purchase Limits, Public Use and Driving
A Vermont store may sell you up to 2 ounces of cannabis, or the equivalent in other products, in one transaction, the limit since July 1, 2026. You may possess up to 2 ounces or 10 grams of hashish. Vermont has no licensed consumption lounges, so no Rutland store, whatever its name, can let customers use cannabis on site.
Public use is a civil violation, with fines of up to $100 for a first offense. Streets, sidewalks and parks all count. The Green Mountain National Forest, east of the city, is federal land, where cannabis is illegal. Keep purchases sealed in the trunk; an open container in the passenger area brings a fine of up to $200, and driving while impaired "to the slightest degree" is DUI. More in our Vermont marijuana laws guide.
Cannabis Taxes in Rutland
Vermont charges a 14% excise tax and the 6% sales tax on every adult-use purchase. Rutland adds a local layer: Rutland City has charged a 1% local option sales tax since July 2023, and Rutland Town since 2009, according to the Vermont Department of Taxes. That 1% applies to cannabis too, so plan on about 21% in total whichever side of the city line a store sits on. Compare costs in our 2026 cannabis prices by state guide.
Medical Marijuana in Rutland
The Rutland stores here are adult-use retailers. Vermont residents on the CCB medical registry buy tax-free at medical dispensaries or at retailers with a medical-use endorsement. We do not track endorsements, so registered patients should call ahead. This is not medical advice.
Dispensaries Near Rutland
- Dispensaries in Killington: 1 store east on Route 4, near the ski resort.
- Dispensaries in Pittsford: 2 stores just north on Route 7.
- Dispensaries in Brandon: 2 stores farther north on Route 7.
- Dispensaries in Fair Haven: 2 stores west on Route 4 at the New York line.
- Dispensaries in Woodstock: 3 stores east over the mountains on Route 4.
See every town on our Vermont dispensary directory.
Rutland Dispensary FAQ
Is weed legal in Rutland, VT?
Yes, for adults 21 and older. Rutland City and Rutland Town voted in 2022 to allow licensed retail stores.
How many dispensaries are in Rutland?
Our directory lists 6 CCB-licensed stores, the second most in Vermont after Burlington. One is temporarily closed.
Can tourists buy weed in Rutland?
Yes. There is no residency requirement; any adult 21 or older with valid photo ID can buy.
What time do dispensaries close in Rutland?
Most close at 7 or 8 p.m., based on listed hours. Little Amsterdam closes at 6 p.m.
How much can I buy at a Rutland dispensary?
Up to 2 ounces of cannabis, or the equivalent in other products, per transaction.
Where can I smoke weed in Rutland?
On private land, with permission from whoever owns it. Parks, sidewalks and the national forest are off limits.
Can I get weed delivered in Rutland?
No, not as an adult-use customer. Delivery is allowed only to registered medical patients from endorsed retailers.
Is there a dispensary in Killington?
Yes. Our directory lists one Killington store, and Rutland's stores are a straight drive west on Route 4.
Can I smoke weed at a Rutland cannabis cafe?
No. Vermont has no licensed consumption lounges, so no store may allow on-site use.
What is the best dispensary in Rutland?
Somewhere On The Mountain has 4.9 stars on about 260 reviews, the top rating in town; see the ratings list above.
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How we build this list: Every store comes from the Vermont Cannabis Control Board's list of licensed cannabis retailers, with its license number on the listing. Ratings, review counts and hours come from public Google Maps data. We refresh the list monthly and drop stores that have closed for good.