Leesburg travel guide

Leesburg Tourism | Leesburg Guide

You're Going to Love Leesburg

With a population of 42,616, Leesburg is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Leesburg deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Leesburg

If you’re looking for affordable options, Lightfoot Restaurant (11 North King Street) and The Tasting Room at Palio (2 West Market Street) are great picks.

When to visit Leesburg

Leesburg in December
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel
Leesburg in December
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Leesburg

Plane

When flying to Leesburg, you’ll arrive at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), which is located 13 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Leesburg departs from Miami and takes around 2h 36m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Leesburg, followed by Acela. The train journey from Leesburg to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 56m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Leesburg is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 32 miles from Leesburg. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Leesburg, including Megabus, Bus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Leesburg takes 170 miles and will cost you around $10. From New York, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 270 miles.

Plane

When flying to Leesburg, you’ll arrive at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), which is located 13 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Leesburg departs from Miami and takes around 2h 36m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Leesburg, followed by Acela. The train journey from Leesburg to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 56m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Leesburg is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 32 miles from Leesburg. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Leesburg, including Megabus, Bus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Leesburg takes 170 miles and will cost you around $10. From New York, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 270 miles.

Airports near Leesburg

Airlines serving Leesburg

KLM
Good (847 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,587 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,966 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,964 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,167 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (519 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (728 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,584 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,359 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (186 reviews)
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Where to stay in Leesburg

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Suites Leesburg and Best Western Leesburg Hotel & Conference Center.

Where to stay in popular areas of Leesburg

Most booked hotels in Leesburg

Homewood Suites By Hilton Leesburg
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 127 reviews)
$136+
Hyatt Regency Dulles
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1033 reviews)
$141+
Comfort Suites Leesburg
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 307 reviews)
$137+
The Westin Washington Dulles Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 750 reviews)
$144+
Lansdowne Resort and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 296 reviews)
$306+
Wingate by Wyndham Chantilly / Dulles Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1997 reviews)
$94+

Renting a car in Leesburg

Renting a car in Leesburg costs $58 per day, on average, or $117 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 11% cheaper than airport locations in Leesburg.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Leesburg (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 Leesburg is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Leesburg costs $58 per day, on average, or $117 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 11% cheaper than airport locations in Leesburg.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Leesburg (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 Leesburg is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.