Vienna travel guide

Vienna Tourism | Vienna Guide

You're Going to Love Vienna

With a population of 15,687, Vienna is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Vienna has to offer.

Where to Eat in Vienna

If you’re looking for affordable options, Paladar Latin Kitchen & Rum Bar (1934 Old Gallows Road) and P.F. Chang's - Tyson's Corner (1716M International Dr.) are great picks.

When to visit Vienna

Vienna in December
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vienna in December
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Vienna

Plane

When flying to Vienna, you’ll arrive at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Vienna departs from Miami and takes around 2h 36m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Vienna, followed by Acela. The train journey from Vienna 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 Vienna is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 12 miles from Vienna. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vienna, including Megabus, Bus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Vienna 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 Vienna, you’ll arrive at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Vienna departs from Miami and takes around 2h 36m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Vienna, followed by Acela. The train journey from Vienna 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 Vienna is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 12 miles from Vienna. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vienna, including Megabus, Bus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Vienna 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 Vienna

Airlines serving Vienna

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 popular areas of Vienna

Most booked hotels in Vienna

Courtyard by Marriott Dunn Loring Fairfax
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 266 reviews)
$133+
Hyatt Regency Dulles
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1033 reviews)
$141+
DoubleTree by Hilton McLean Tysons
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 672 reviews)
$140+
Wingate by Wyndham Chantilly / Dulles Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1997 reviews)
$94+
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tysons Corner
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 896 reviews)
$129+
Holiday Inn Washington-Dulles International Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 669 reviews)
$111+

Renting a car in Vienna

Renting a car in Vienna costs $66 per day, on average, or $197 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Vienna (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 Vienna is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Veloster or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Vienna costs $66 per day, on average, or $197 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Vienna (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 Vienna is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Veloster or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.