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 Atlanta and takes around 1h 46m.

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 Budget, 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 Atlanta and takes around 1h 46m.

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

Airports near Ashburn

Airlines serving Ashburn

KLM
Good (1,518 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,991 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,449 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,385 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,220 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,590 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,575 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,783 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,194 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,068 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,398 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,257 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,340 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,392 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,441 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,981 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (308 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (216 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, 1038 reviews)
$125+
Tru by Hilton Ashburn One Loudoun
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 173 reviews)
$124+
Aloft Dulles Airport North
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 784 reviews)
$147+
Hyatt Regency Dulles
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1616 reviews)
$132+
Holiday Inn Washington-Dulles Intl Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1093 reviews)
$123+
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ashburn Dulles North
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 373 reviews)
$124+

Renting a car in Ashburn

Renting a car in Ashburn costs $65 per day, on average, or $262 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Ashburn.

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Ashburn is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Ashburn costs $65 per day, on average, or $262 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Ashburn.

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Ashburn is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.