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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Uncle Julio's - Loudoun (44703 Thorndike Street) and Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Ashburn (19870 Belmont Chase Dr) are great picks.
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 48m.
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ashburn, followed by Acela. The train journey from Ashburn to Baltimore takes 0h 29m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $16 for a 1h 53m trip.
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 Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Washington, D.C..
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashburn, including Megabus, Bus and FlixBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Ashburn takes 170 miles and will cost you around $10. From New York, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 250 miles.
Renting a car in Ashburn costs $50 per day, on average, or $200 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 11% cheaper than airport locations in Ashburn.
Expect to pay $3.75 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 $44.97 and $59.96. The most frequently booked car type in Ashburn is Standard (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.