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, Uncle Julio's - Loudoun (44703 Thorndike Street) and Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Ashburn (19870 Belmont Chase Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Ashburn

Ashburn in December
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ashburn in December
Estimated hotel price
$107
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 48m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ashburn, followed by Acela. The train journey from Ashburn to Baltimore takes 0h 29m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $16 for a 1h 53m 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 Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashburn, including Megabus, Bus and FlixBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Ashburn takes 170 miles and will cost you around $10. From New York, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 250 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 48m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ashburn, followed by Acela. The train journey from Ashburn to Baltimore takes 0h 29m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $16 for a 1h 53m 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 Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashburn, including Megabus, Bus and FlixBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Ashburn takes 170 miles and will cost you around $10. From New York, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 250 miles.

Airports near Ashburn

Airlines serving Ashburn

KLM
Good (830 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,299 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,585 reviews)
Air France
Good (964 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,532 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,098 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,868 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,477 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,520 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
Finnair
Good (883 reviews)
LOT
Good (679 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,113 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (891 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,332 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (819 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (694 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,635 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (470 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (173 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ashburn

Most booked hotels in Ashburn

Hyatt Regency Dulles
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1046 reviews)
$138+
Aloft Dulles Airport North
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 650 reviews)
$141+
Wingate by Wyndham Chantilly / Dulles Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1883 reviews)
$104+
The Westin Washington Dulles Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 747 reviews)
$137+
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ashburn Dulles North
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 133 reviews)
$122+
Hyatt Place Herndon Dulles Airport - East
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 3068 reviews)
$114+

Renting a car in Ashburn

Renting a car in Ashburn costs $50 per day, on average, or $200 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 11% cheaper than airport locations in Ashburn.

Expect to pay $3.75 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 $44.97 and $59.96. The most frequently booked car type in Ashburn is Standard (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Ashburn costs $50 per day, on average, or $200 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 11% cheaper than airport locations in Ashburn.

Expect to pay $3.75 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 $44.97 and $59.96. The most frequently booked car type in Ashburn is Standard (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.