Sterling travel guide
Sterling Tourism | Sterling Guide
You're Going to Love Sterling
With a population of 27,822, Sterling is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Sterling deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Sterling
If you’re looking for affordable options, Tamarind Indian Cuisine (46300 Potomac Run Plaza Suite 120) and Trump National Golf Club (20391 Lowes Island Blvd.) are great picks.
Most popular restaurants in Sterling
When to visit Sterling
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sterling in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °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 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 4.7″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Sterling, with an average rainfall of 2.7″.
How to Get to Sterling
Plane
When flying to Sterling, you’ll arrive at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Sterling departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 50m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Sterling. The train journey from Sterling 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.
Car
Another option to get to Sterling is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 22 miles from Sterling. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sterling, including Megabus, Bus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Sterling takes 175 miles and will cost you around $12. From New York, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 275 miles.
Airports near Sterling
Airlines serving Sterling
Where to stay in popular areas of Sterling
Most booked hotels in Sterling
Renting a car in Sterling
Renting a car in Sterling costs $56 per day, on average, or $112 if you want to rent if for 2 days. National, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Alamo are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Sterling is the Dollar branch at 23540 Autopilot Drive, which is 3 miles from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Sterling.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Sterling (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 Sterling is Intermediate (Tesla Model 3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Sterling
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$34/day
Luxury
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$62/day