With a population of 22,565, Fairfax 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 Fairfax has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Villa Mozart Restaurant (4009 Chain Bridge Road) and Uncle Julio's - Fairfax Corner (4251 Fairfax Corner Ave) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Earp's Ordinary (10420 Main Street Suite 210) and Mackenzie's Tunes & Tonics (3950 University Dr) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Fairfax.
When flying to Fairfax, you’ll arrive at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Fairfax departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 50m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Fairfax. The train journey from Fairfax to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $10 for a 1h 56m trip.
Another option to get to Fairfax is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 15 miles from Fairfax. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fairfax, including Megabus, Bus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Fairfax takes 175 miles and will cost you around $12. From New York, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 275 miles. Fairfax’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city center.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn University Center and Candlewood Suites Washington-Fairfax.
Renting a car in Fairfax costs $47 per day, on average, or $140 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Fairfax (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 Fairfax is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Subaru Impreza or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.