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.
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 flying to Leesburg, you’ll arrive at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), which is located 21 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Leesburg departs from Miami and takes around 2h 36m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Leesburg. The train journey from Leesburg to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $25 for a 1h 54m trip.
Another option to get to Leesburg is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 51 km from Leesburg. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Washington, D.C..
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Leesburg, including Megabus, Bus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Leesburg takes 282 km and will cost you around $12. From New York, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 418 km.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Suites Leesburg and Best Western Leesburg Hotel & Conference Center.
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.