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
$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 11 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Ashburn departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 46m.

Car

Another option to get to Ashburn is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 42 km 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 11 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Ashburn departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 46m.

Car

Another option to get to Ashburn is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 42 km from Ashburn. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Airports near Ashburn

FDKFrederick
FMEFort Meade Tipton

Airlines serving Ashburn

KLM
Good (1,531 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,089 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,430 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,451 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,246 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,615 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,904 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,604 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,860 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,210 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,275 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,469 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,398 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,308 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,599 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,012 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (312 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (226 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ashburn

Most booked hotels in Ashburn

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Tru by Hilton Ashburn One Loudoun
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 183 reviews)
$121+
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Aloft Dulles Airport North
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 782 reviews)
$122+
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Hyatt House Sterling Dulles Airport North
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1325 reviews)
$137+
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Holiday Inn Washington-Dulles Intl Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1096 reviews)
$112+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ashburn Dulles North
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 365 reviews)
$136+
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Hyatt Regency Dulles
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1620 reviews)
$125+
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Renting a car in Ashburn

Renting a car in Ashburn costs $55 per day, on average, or $221 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 40% cheaper than airport locations in Ashburn.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44. The most frequently booked car type in Ashburn is Mini (Chrysler Town & Country or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Ashburn costs $55 per day, on average, or $221 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 40% cheaper than airport locations in Ashburn.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44. The most frequently booked car type in Ashburn is Mini (Chrysler Town & Country or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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