Washington travel guide

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You're Going to Love Washington

With a population of 9,744, Washington is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Washington deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Activities & attractions in Washington

When to visit Washington

Washington in December
Estimated hotel price
$81
1 night at 3-star hotel
Washington in December
Estimated hotel price
$81
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Washington

Plane

Although Washington doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to New Bern Coastal Carolina Rgnl (EWN), which is located 52 km from Washington. Raleigh-Durham Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Washington departs from New York and takes around 4h.

Car

Another option to get to Washington is to pick up a car rental from Raleigh, which is about 145 km from Washington. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Hertz, among others, in Raleigh.

Plane

Although Washington doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to New Bern Coastal Carolina Rgnl (EWN), which is located 52 km from Washington. Raleigh-Durham Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Washington departs from New York and takes around 4h.

Car

Another option to get to Washington is to pick up a car rental from Raleigh, which is about 145 km from Washington. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Hertz, among others, in Raleigh.

Airlines serving Washington

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 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 (4,965 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,962 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 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)
Ethiopian Air
Good (405 reviews)
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Where to stay in Washington

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Red Roof Inn Washington, Nc and Hampton Inn Washington.

Where to stay in popular areas of Washington

Most booked hotels in Washington

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Washington
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, 271 reviews)
$124+
Hampton Inn Washington
2 stars
Good (7.8, 185 reviews)
$148+
Econo Lodge North
2 stars
Good (7.4, 89 reviews)
$89+
Twin Lakes RV & Camping Resort
0 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$118+
Quality Inn Washington
2 stars
Okay (5.5, 14 reviews)
$101+
Red Roof Inn Washington, Nc
2 stars
Okay (4.6, 46 reviews)
$86+

Renting a car in Washington

Renting a car in Washington costs $48 per day, on average, or $96 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 33% cheaper than airport locations in Washington.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Washington (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 Washington costs $48 per day, on average, or $96 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 33% cheaper than airport locations in Washington.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Washington (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.