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What to do
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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 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 Atlanta and takes around 1h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ashburn, followed by Acela. The train journey from Ashburn to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 59m 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 Thrifty and Turo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashburn, including Bus, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Baltimore, the bus ride to Ashburn takes 60 miles and will cost you around $33. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $50 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 Atlanta and takes around 1h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ashburn, followed by Acela. The train journey from Ashburn to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 59m 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 Thrifty and Turo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashburn, including Bus, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Baltimore, the bus ride to Ashburn takes 60 miles and will cost you around $33. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Ashburn

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JetBlue
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China Eastern
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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 (8.7, 157 reviews)
$120+
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The Westin Washington Dulles Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1264 reviews)
$127+
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Aloft Dulles Airport North
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 782 reviews)
$118+
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Hyatt Regency Dulles
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1582 reviews)
$112+
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Holiday Inn Washington-Dulles Intl Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1076 reviews)
$132+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ashburn Dulles North
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 361 reviews)
$124+
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Renting a car in Ashburn

Renting a car in Ashburn costs $51 per day, on average, or $153 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Ashburn.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. Compact (Polestar 2 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ashburn, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Ashburn costs $51 per day, on average, or $153 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Ashburn.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. Compact (Polestar 2 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ashburn, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.

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