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When to visit
How to get there
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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 January
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ashburn in January
Estimated hotel price
$129
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 Wilmington and takes around 1h 18m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ashburn, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Ashburn to Richmond takes 2h 00m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 for a 2h 09m trip.

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashburn, including Washington Deluxe, Peter Pan Bus Lines and Bus.

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 Wilmington and takes around 1h 18m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ashburn, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Ashburn to Richmond takes 2h 00m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 for a 2h 09m trip.

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashburn, including Washington Deluxe, Peter Pan Bus Lines and Bus.

Airports near Ashburn

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FMEFort Meade Tipton

Airlines serving Ashburn

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Iberia
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Emirates
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Air France
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Air Canada
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Etihad Airways
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Cathay Pacific
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Finnair
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LOT
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Alaska Airlines
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JetBlue
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Malaysia Airlines
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China Eastern
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ashburn

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Hyatt House Sterling Dulles Airport North
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1291 reviews)
$110+
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Aloft Dulles Airport North
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 784 reviews)
$102+
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Courtyard by Marriott Dulles Airport Herndon
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 898 reviews)
$95+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ashburn Dulles North
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 363 reviews)
$116+
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Hyatt Regency Dulles
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1582 reviews)
$110+
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Hilton Garden Inn Dulles North
3 stars
Good (7.9, 355 reviews)
$95+
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Renting a car in Ashburn

Renting a car in Ashburn costs $59 per day, on average, or $236 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 2% cheaper than airport locations in Ashburn.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. The most frequently booked car type in Ashburn is Mini (Toyota Sienna or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Polestar 2 or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Ashburn costs $59 per day, on average, or $236 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 2% cheaper than airport locations in Ashburn.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. The most frequently booked car type in Ashburn is Mini (Toyota Sienna or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Polestar 2 or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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