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Where to eat
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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
$128
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ashburn in January
Estimated hotel price
$128
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 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ashburn, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Ashburn to Baltimore takes 0h 33m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $28 for a 2h 23m 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 Turo and Movly, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashburn, including Washington Deluxe, OurBus 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 Atlanta and takes around 1h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ashburn, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Ashburn to Baltimore takes 0h 33m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $28 for a 2h 23m 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 Turo and Movly, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashburn, including Washington Deluxe, OurBus and Bus.

Airports near Ashburn

FDKFrederick
FMEFort Meade Tipton

Airlines serving Ashburn

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,013 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,617 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,113 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,058 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,115 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,692 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,444 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,513 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,560 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,337 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,105 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,625 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,534 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,152 reviews)
JetBlue
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Malaysia Airlines
Good (286 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,070 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ashburn

Most booked hotels in Ashburn

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Tru by Hilton Ashburn One Loudoun
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 164 reviews)
$93+
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Hyatt House Sterling Dulles Airport North
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1290 reviews)
$109+
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Aloft Dulles Airport North
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 783 reviews)
$102+
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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, 1584 reviews)
$108+
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Holiday Inn Chantilly-Dulles Expo (Arpt) By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.9, 527 reviews)
$69+
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Renting a car in Ashburn

Renting a car in Ashburn costs $65 per day, on average, or $259 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

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 Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta 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 $65 per day, on average, or $259 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

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 Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta 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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