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

Ashburn travel guide

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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
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ashburn in December
Estimated hotel price
$117
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 Atlanta and takes around 1h 45m.

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 Movly and Alamo, 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 Atlanta and takes around 1h 45m.

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

Airports near Ashburn

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Airlines serving Ashburn

KLM
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British Airways
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Turkish Airlines
Good (4,460 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,243 reviews)
Air France
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Delta
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Qatar Airways
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Emirates
Excellent (3,686 reviews)
United Airlines
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LOT
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Etihad Airways
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Finnair
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Air Canada
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Cathay Pacific
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Malaysia Airlines
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Air Europa
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Alaska Airlines
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China Eastern
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ashburn

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Hampton Inn Dulles/Cascades
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1067 reviews)
$119+
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Tru by Hilton Ashburn One Loudoun
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 198 reviews)
$125+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott at Dulles Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 472 reviews)
$112+
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Holiday Inn Washington-Dulles Intl Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1118 reviews)
$116+
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Aloft Dulles Airport North
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 781 reviews)
$127+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ashburn Dulles North
3 stars
Excellent (8, 363 reviews)
$121+
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Renting a car in Ashburn

Renting a car in Ashburn costs $55 per day, on average, or $219 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 16% cheaper than airport locations in Ashburn.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50. The most frequently booked car type in Ashburn is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Ashburn costs $55 per day, on average, or $219 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 16% cheaper than airport locations in Ashburn.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50. The most frequently booked car type in Ashburn is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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