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

Ashburn travel guide

Ashburn Tourism | Ashburn Guide

You're Going to Love Ashburn

With a population of 43,511, Ashburn 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ashburn has to offer.

Where to Eat in Ashburn

If you’re looking for affordable options, Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Ashburn, VA (19870 Belmont Chase Dr) and Clyde's Willow Creek Farm (42920 Broadlands Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit Ashburn

Ashburn in December
Estimated hotel price
$121
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ashburn in December
Estimated hotel price
$121
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ashburn

Plane

When flying to Ashburn, you’ll arrive at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Ashburn departs from Charlotte and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Ashburn is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 26 miles from Ashburn. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Plane

When flying to Ashburn, you’ll arrive at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Ashburn departs from Charlotte and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Ashburn is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 26 miles from Ashburn. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Airports near Ashburn

FDKFrederick

Airlines serving Ashburn

KLM
Good (1,551 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,130 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,456 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,492 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,260 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,630 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,053 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,639 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,910 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,215 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,413 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,426 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,499 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,433 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,352 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,029 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,739 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (229 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (314 reviews)
Show more
Find flights to Ashburn

Where to stay in popular areas of Ashburn

Most booked hotels in Ashburn

See all
Tru by Hilton Ashburn One Loudoun
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 189 reviews)
$130+
View
Aloft Dulles Airport North
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 780 reviews)
$145+
View
Holiday Inn Washington-Dulles Intl Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1104 reviews)
$107+
View
Hyatt Regency Dulles
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1626 reviews)
$135+
View
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ashburn Dulles North
3 stars
Excellent (8, 365 reviews)
$130+
View
Wingate by Wyndham Chantilly / Dulles Airport
3 stars
Good (7.9, 2300 reviews)
$109+
View

Renting a car in Ashburn

Renting a car in Ashburn costs $59 per day, on average, or $235 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 44% cheaper than airport locations in Ashburn.

Expect to pay $4.35 per gallon in Ashburn (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $52.24 and $69.65. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ashburn, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Ashburn costs $59 per day, on average, or $235 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 44% cheaper than airport locations in Ashburn.

Expect to pay $4.35 per gallon in Ashburn (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $52.24 and $69.65. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ashburn, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

Find car rentals in Ashburn