With a population of 24.286, Fredericksburg is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Fredericksburg deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Kenmore Inn (1200 Princess Anne Street) and kybecca (402 William St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Cork & Table (909 Caroline St) and Hope Heroes (9677 Patriot Hwy) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Fredericksburg.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Fredericksburg in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 24.8 °F, with an average temperature of 35.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Fredericksburg, with an average rainfall of 2.7″.
Although Fredericksburg doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Washington, D.C. All airports (WAS), which is located 75 km from Fredericksburg. The shortest domestic flight to Fredericksburg departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 50m.
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Fredericksburg, followed by Acela. The train journey from Fredericksburg to Baltimore takes 0h 29m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $16 for a 1h 53m trip. The train station in Fredericksburg is called Fredericksburg, and is located 0.6 km from the city center.
Another option to get to Fredericksburg is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 77 km from Fredericksburg. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fredericksburg, including Megabus, Bus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Fredericksburg takes 282 km and will cost you around $12. From New York, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 418 km. The most popular bus station is Fredericksburg Bus Terminal - 1400 Jefferson Davis Hwy, located 10 km from downtown Fredericksburg. Fredericksburg 2390 Plank Rd is also a commonly used station, and is 4 km from the city center.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Suites Fredericksburg North and Hampton Inn & Suites Fredericksburg-at Celebrate Virginia.
Renting a car in Fredericksburg costs $59 per day, on average, or $119 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Fredericksburg (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. Intermediate (Honda Civic or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Fredericksburg, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$41/day
Pickup truck
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$47/day