Damascus travel guide
Damascus Tourism | Damascus Guide
You're Going to Love Damascus
With a population of 800, Damascus is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Damascus to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Damascus
When to visit Damascus
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Damascus in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 35.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 5″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Damascus, with an average rainfall of 2.5″.
How to Get to Damascus
Plane
Although Damascus doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Blountville Tri Cities TN/VA (TRI), which is located 58 km from Damascus. Asheville Regional is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Allegiant Air, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Damascus departs from Chicago and takes around 3h 38m.
Car
Another option to get to Damascus is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 178 km from Damascus. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Charlotte.
Airports near Damascus
Airlines serving Damascus
Where to stay in popular areas of Damascus
Most booked hotels in Damascus
Renting a car in Damascus
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Damascus (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.