Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
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 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 Tampa and takes around 2h 15m.

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 Tampa and takes around 2h 15m.

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

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Airlines serving Ashburn

KLM
Good (1,570 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,198 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,533 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,644 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,722 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,653 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,146 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,969 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,207 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,560 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,529 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,466 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,377 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,034 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,863 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (317 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (236 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ashburn

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Hampton Inn Dulles/Cascades
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1050 reviews)
$124+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Dulles Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 501 reviews)
$142+
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Tru by Hilton Ashburn One Loudoun
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 194 reviews)
$130+
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Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Herndon Reston
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 844 reviews)
$121+
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Aloft Dulles Airport North
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 777 reviews)
$117+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ashburn Dulles North
3 stars
Excellent (8, 364 reviews)
$126+
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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 27% cheaper than airport locations in Ashburn.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Ashburn is Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are, on average, 19% 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 27% cheaper than airport locations in Ashburn.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Ashburn is Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are, on average, 19% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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