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 08m.

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 Turo, 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 08m.

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 Turo, among others, in New Orleans.

Airports near Alexandria

BTRBaton Rouge Ryan
AEXAlexandria
LFTLafayette Regional

Airlines serving Alexandria

Lufthansa
Good (8,217 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,212 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,557 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,657 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,201 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,910 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,985 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,460 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,313 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,220 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,544 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (244 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,092 reviews)
Royal Jordanian
Good (472 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,049 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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Holiday Inn Alexandria - Downtown By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.8, 344 reviews)
$87+
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Red Roof Inn Alexandria, La
2 stars
Good (7.7, 234 reviews)
$68+
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Hotel Pineville & Conference Center Alexandria I-49
2 stars
Good (6.9, 931 reviews)
$47+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Alexandria Airport
3 stars
Good (6.6, 1170 reviews)
$76+
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Budget Inn Alexandria
2 stars
Okay (4.9, 101 reviews)
$48+
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Motel 6 Alexandria-South, LA
2 stars
Okay (4.7, 402 reviews)
$56+
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Renting a car in Alexandria

Renting a car in Alexandria costs $60 per day, on average, or $180 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 68% cheaper than airport locations in Alexandria.

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. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Alexandria, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Alexandria costs $60 per day, on average, or $180 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 68% cheaper than airport locations in Alexandria.

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. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Alexandria, while also 65% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Alexandria

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4 Adults, 2 Bags

$35/day

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$44/day

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