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 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, Josephine - Old Town (109 S St Asaph St) and Matt and Tony's All Day Kitchen + Bar (1501 Mt Vernon Ave) 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 3 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Alexandria departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 28m.

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 Movly, among others, in Washington, D.C..

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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 28m.

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 Movly, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Airports near Alexandria

FMEFort Meade Tipton

Airlines serving Alexandria

KLM
Good (1,555 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,147 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,468 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,264 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,637 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,737 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,072 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,644 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,924 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,431 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,498 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,439 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,357 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,024 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,772 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (231 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (314 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 Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Alexandria. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Alexandria, with prices from $79 to $383 per night. Old Town is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Alexandria are about 48% 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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Morrison Clark Inn Washington DC Convention Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2437 reviews)
$112+
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Hotel Indigo Old Town Alexandria By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 867 reviews)
$153+
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State Plaza Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 6132 reviews)
$119+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Alexandria Old Town
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1311 reviews)
$190+
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Hyatt Centric Arlington
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2710 reviews)
$159+
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Crystal Gateway Marriott
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1307 reviews)
$145+
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Renting a car in Alexandria

Renting a car in Alexandria costs $56 per day, on average, or $169 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. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Alexandria, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Alexandria costs $56 per day, on average, or $169 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. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Alexandria, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Alexandria

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$46/day

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$46/day

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