Introduction
What to do
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 47,723, Alexandria is a must-see destination in Louisiana, 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.

Activities & attractions in Alexandria

Alexandria Ghosts Haunted Ghost Tour
Tours•Walking Tour

When to visit Alexandria

Alexandria in December
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alexandria in December
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Alexandria in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 46.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 6.4″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Alexandria, with an average rainfall of 3.2″.

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How to Get to Alexandria

Plane

When flying to Alexandria, you’ll arrive at Alexandria (AEX), which is located 9 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Alexandria include American Airlines, Delta and WestJet. The shortest domestic flight to Alexandria departs from Houston and takes around 1h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Alexandria is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 273 km from Alexandria. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Nola Rent A Car, among others, in New Orleans.

Plane

When flying to Alexandria, you’ll arrive at Alexandria (AEX), which is located 9 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Alexandria include American Airlines, Delta and WestJet. The shortest domestic flight to Alexandria departs from Houston and takes around 1h 10m.

Car

Another option to get to Alexandria is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 273 km from Alexandria. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Nola Rent A Car, among others, in New Orleans.

Airports near Alexandria

BTRBaton Rouge Ryan
AEXAlexandria
LFTLafayette Regional

Airlines serving Alexandria

Lufthansa
Good (8,277 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,588 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,652 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,721 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,679 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,018 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,364 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,070 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,325 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,972 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,438 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,549 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (247 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,110 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (474 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (695 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,169 reviews)
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Where to stay in Alexandria

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Red Roof Inn Alexandria, La and Comfort Suites Alexandria North.

Where to stay in popular areas of Alexandria

Most booked hotels in Alexandria

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Four Points By Sheraton Alexandria
3 stars
Excellent (8, 500 reviews)
$104+
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Holiday Inn Alexandria - Downtown By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.8, 345 reviews)
$89+
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Red Roof Inn Alexandria, La
2 stars
Good (7.8, 242 reviews)
$66+
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Hotel Pineville & Conference Center Alexandria I-49
2 stars
Good (6.9, 950 reviews)
$58+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Alexandria Airport
3 stars
Good (6.4, 1177 reviews)
$74+
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Budget Inn Alexandria
2 stars
Okay (4.9, 102 reviews)
$50+
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Renting a car in Alexandria

Renting a car in Alexandria costs $62 per day, on average, or $185 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 37% cheaper than airport locations in Alexandria.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50. The most frequently booked car type in Alexandria is Compact (Kia K4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Alexandria costs $62 per day, on average, or $185 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 37% cheaper than airport locations in Alexandria.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50. The most frequently booked car type in Alexandria is Compact (Kia K4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Alexandria

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$47/day

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$48/day

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