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

Ashburn travel guide

Ashburn Tourism | Ashburn Guide

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 Knoxville and takes around 1h 26m.

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 Alamo, 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 Knoxville and takes around 1h 26m.

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

Airports near Ashburn

Airlines serving Ashburn

KLM
Good (1,565 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,188 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,479 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,528 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,656 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,120 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,964 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,532 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,513 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,456 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,373 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,031 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,839 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (315 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (234 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ashburn

Most booked hotels in Ashburn

Hampton Inn Dulles/Cascades
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1048 reviews)
$130+
Tru by Hilton Ashburn One Loudoun
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 193 reviews)
$130+
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Herndon Reston
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 844 reviews)
$121+
Aloft Dulles Airport North
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 778 reviews)
$117+
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ashburn Dulles North
3 stars
Excellent (8, 367 reviews)
$126+
Wingate by Wyndham Chantilly / Dulles Airport
3 stars
Good (7.9, 2335 reviews)
$106+

Renting a car in Ashburn

Renting a car in Ashburn costs $59 per day, on average, or $234 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 38% cheaper than airport locations in Ashburn.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65. 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 Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Ashburn costs $59 per day, on average, or $234 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 38% cheaper than airport locations in Ashburn.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65. 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 Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.