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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 7 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Ashburn departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 42m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ashburn, followed by Acela. The train journey from Ashburn to Baltimore takes 0h 31m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 51m 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 Turo and Movly, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashburn, including Washington Deluxe, OurBus and CoachRun. From Richmond, the bus ride to Ashburn takes 135 miles and will cost you around $49. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 180 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 42m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ashburn, followed by Acela. The train journey from Ashburn to Baltimore takes 0h 31m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 51m 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 Turo and Movly, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashburn, including Washington Deluxe, OurBus and CoachRun. From Richmond, the bus ride to Ashburn takes 135 miles and will cost you around $49. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $23 for a journey of 180 miles.

Airports near Ashburn

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Airlines serving Ashburn

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Iberia
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Emirates
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Malaysia Airlines
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ashburn

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Tru by Hilton Ashburn One Loudoun
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 169 reviews)
$99+
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Aloft Dulles Airport North
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 785 reviews)
$115+
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Hyatt House Sterling Dulles Airport North
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1298 reviews)
$114+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ashburn Dulles North
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 363 reviews)
$111+
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Hyatt Regency Dulles
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1571 reviews)
$122+
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Hilton Garden Inn Dulles North
3 stars
Excellent (8, 353 reviews)
$99+
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Renting a car in Ashburn

Renting a car in Ashburn costs $51 per day, on average, or $203 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. Compact (Polestar 2 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ashburn, while also 74% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Ashburn costs $51 per day, on average, or $203 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. Compact (Polestar 2 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ashburn, while also 74% cheaper than other types, on average.

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