Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Alexandria travel guide

Alexandria Tourism | Alexandria Guide

You're Going to Love Alexandria

With a population of 139,966, Alexandria 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 Alexandria has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Alexandria

Old Town is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Alexandria. These include popular favorites such as Landini Brothers (115 King Street), Joe Theismann's Restaurant (1800 A Diagonal Road) and Vermilion - Alexandria (1120 King St.). If you’re looking for affordable options, The Majestic (911 King Street) and Chart House Restaurant - Alexandria (1 Cameron St) are great picks.

When to visit Alexandria

Alexandria in January
Estimated hotel price
$146
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alexandria in January
Estimated hotel price
$146
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Alexandria in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °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 28.4 °F, with an average temperature of 35.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 3.8″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Alexandria, with an average rainfall of 2.6″.

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How to Get to Alexandria

Plane

When flying to Alexandria, you’ll arrive at Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), which is located 5 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Alexandria departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Alexandria is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 11 km from Alexandria. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Plane

When flying to Alexandria, you’ll arrive at Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), which is located 5 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Alexandria departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Alexandria is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 11 km from Alexandria. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Airports near Alexandria

FMEFort Meade Tipton

Airlines serving Alexandria

KLM
Good (1,569 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,210 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,476 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,557 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,246 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,645 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,174 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,979 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,202 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,594 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,533 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,473 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,385 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,046 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,885 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (318 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (236 reviews)
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Where to stay in Alexandria

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn and Suites Alexandria West and Best Western Plus Alexandria / Fort Belvoir. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Alexandria, with prices from $74 to $485 per night. Old Town is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Alexandria are about 54% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Old Town - In Alexandria’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Hyatt Centric Old Town Alexandria, Hilton Garden Inn Alexandria Old Town National Harbor and Morrison House Old Town Alexandria, Autograph Collection.

Old Town - In Alexandria’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Hyatt Centric Old Town Alexandria, Hilton Garden Inn Alexandria Old Town National Harbor and Morrison House Old Town Alexandria, Autograph Collection.
Most popular hotel in Alexandria by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Alexandria

Most booked hotels in Alexandria

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citizenM Washington DC NoMa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1992 reviews)
$103+
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Hotel Indigo Old Town Alexandria By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 877 reviews)
$203+
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citizenM Washington DC Capitol
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2580 reviews)
$114+
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The Darcy Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1199 reviews)
$131+
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Crystal Gateway Marriott
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1311 reviews)
$135+
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Washington Plaza Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 5976 reviews)
$116+
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Renting a car in Alexandria

Renting a car in Alexandria costs $57 per day, on average, or $171 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Alexandria (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Alexandria is Standard (Chevrolet Trailblazer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Alexandria costs $57 per day, on average, or $171 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Alexandria (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Alexandria is Standard (Chevrolet Trailblazer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Alexandria

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$41/day

Compact

Standard

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$41/day

Standard
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