Leesburg travel guide
Leesburg Tourism | Leesburg Guide
You're Going to Love Leesburg
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.
Where to Eat in Leesburg
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 to visit Leesburg
How to Get to Leesburg
Plane
When flying to Leesburg, you’ll arrive at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), which is located 13 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Leesburg departs from Miami and takes around 2h 36m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Leesburg.
Car
Another option to get to Leesburg is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 32 miles from Leesburg. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Washington, D.C..
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Leesburg, including Megabus, Bus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Leesburg takes 175 miles and will cost you around $12. From New York, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 275 miles.
Airlines serving Leesburg
Where to stay in Leesburg
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Suites Leesburg and Best Western Leesburg Hotel & Conference Center.
Where to stay in popular areas of Leesburg
Most booked hotels in Leesburg
Renting a car in Leesburg
Renting a car in Leesburg costs $55 per day, on average, or $110 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 12% cheaper than airport locations in Leesburg.
Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Leesburg, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.