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. Alexandria deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Alexandria
Activities
Tours
Where to Eat in Alexandria
Old Town is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Alexandria. These include popular favorites such as Mia's Italian Kitchen (100 King St.), Ada's on the River (3 Pioneer Mill Way) and The Warehouse (214 King St). If you’re looking for affordable options, Geranio (722 King Street) and Del Ray Cafe (205 East Howell Ave) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Josephine - Old Town (109 S St Asaph St) and Lena's Wood-Fired Pizza + Tap (401 E. Braddock Rd.) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Alexandria.
When to visit Alexandria
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″.
How to Get to Alexandria
Plane
When flying to Alexandria, you’ll arrive at Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Alexandria departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 44m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Alexandria. The train journey from Alexandria to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $18 for a 1h 47m trip. The train station in Alexandria is called Alexandria, and is located 1.0 mile from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Alexandria is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 7 miles from Alexandria. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in Washington, D.C..
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alexandria, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Washington Deluxe and Greyhound. From Baltimore, the bus ride to Alexandria takes 40 miles and will cost you around $30. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $15 for a journey of 40 miles. Alexandria’s bus station is located 1.5 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Alexandria
Where to stay in Alexandria
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Wyndham Old Town Alexandria and Red Roof Plus+ Washington DC-Alexandria. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Alexandria, with prices from $58 to $452 per night. Old Town is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Alexandria are about 79% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Old Town - In Alexandria’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Hilton Garden Inn Alexandria Old Town National Harbor, Morrison House Old Town Alexandria, Autograph Collection and Hotel Indigo Old Town Alexandria.
Where to stay in popular areas of Alexandria
Most booked hotels in Alexandria
Renting a car in Alexandria
Renting a car in Alexandria costs $49 per day, on average, or $98 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Alexandria is Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Alexandria
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$29/day
Economy
2 Adults, 2 Bags
$30/day
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