Great Falls travel guide

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You're Going to Love Great Falls

With a population of 15,427, Great Falls is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. Great Falls deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Great Falls

If you’re looking for affordable options, Jacques' Brasserie at L'Auberge Chez Francois (332 Springvale Road) and Our Mom Eugenia - Great Falls (1025 Seneca Rd) are great picks.

How to Get to Great Falls

Plane

When flying to Great Falls, you’ll arrive at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Great Falls departs from Miami and takes around 2h 34m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Great Falls, followed by Acela. The train journey from Great Falls to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $18 for a 1h 53m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Great Falls is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 15 miles from Great Falls. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Great Falls, including Megabus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Great Falls takes 170 miles and will cost you around $20. From New York, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 275 miles.

Plane

When flying to Great Falls, you’ll arrive at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Great Falls departs from Miami and takes around 2h 34m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Great Falls, followed by Acela. The train journey from Great Falls to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $18 for a 1h 53m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Great Falls is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 15 miles from Great Falls. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Great Falls, including Megabus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Great Falls takes 170 miles and will cost you around $20. From New York, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 275 miles.

Airports near Great Falls

Airlines serving Great Falls

KLM
Good (842 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,650 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,578 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,598 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,108 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,420 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,993 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,017 reviews)
Finnair
Good (858 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (931 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,771 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (533 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (733 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,574 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,361 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (188 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Great Falls

Most booked hotels in Great Falls

Hyatt Regency Dulles
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1028 reviews)
$140+
The Westin Washington Dulles Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 758 reviews)
$144+
Wingate by Wyndham Chantilly / Dulles Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2003 reviews)
$94+
Holiday Inn Washington-Dulles International Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 662 reviews)
$113+
Hyatt Place Herndon Dulles Airport - East
3 stars
Excellent (8, 3167 reviews)
$113+
Country Inn & Suites Washington Dulles Internation
3 stars
Good (7.5, 1272 reviews)
$100+

Renting a car in Great Falls

Renting a car in Great Falls costs $28 per day, on average, or $56 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Great Falls (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.

Renting a car in Great Falls costs $28 per day, on average, or $56 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Great Falls (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.