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When to visit
How to get there
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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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ashburn has to offer.

Where to Eat in Ashburn

If you’re looking for affordable options, Uncle Julio's - Loudoun (44703 Thorndike Street) and Okada Japanese Restaurant (20357 Exchange St) are great picks.

When to visit Ashburn

Ashburn in January
Estimated hotel price
$134
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ashburn in January
Estimated hotel price
$134
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 Miami and takes around 2h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ashburn, followed by Acela. The train journey from Ashburn to Philadelphia takes 2h 06m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newark, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 16m trip.

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 Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashburn, including Bus, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Richmond, the bus ride to Ashburn takes 110 miles and will cost you around $49. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 140 miles.

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 Miami and takes around 2h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ashburn, followed by Acela. The train journey from Ashburn to Philadelphia takes 2h 06m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newark, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 16m trip.

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 Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashburn, including Bus, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Richmond, the bus ride to Ashburn takes 110 miles and will cost you around $49. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Ashburn

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Air Canada
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ashburn

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Tru by Hilton Ashburn One Loudoun
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 146 reviews)
$143+
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Aloft Dulles Airport North
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 777 reviews)
$125+
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Hyatt Regency Dulles
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1575 reviews)
$132+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ashburn Dulles North
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 358 reviews)
$126+
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Holiday Inn Washington-Dulles International Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1047 reviews)
$116+
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Wingate by Wyndham Chantilly / Dulles Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1659 reviews)
$109+
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Renting a car in Ashburn

Renting a car in Ashburn costs $70 per day, on average, or $211 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 9% more expensive than at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Ashburn is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Polestar 2 or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Ashburn costs $70 per day, on average, or $211 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 9% more expensive than at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Ashburn is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Polestar 2 or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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