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 7 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Ashburn departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 29m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ashburn, followed by Acela. The train journey from Ashburn to Wilmington takes 1h 35m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 55m 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 Bus, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Richmond, the bus ride to Ashburn takes 140 miles and will cost you around $38. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 160 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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 29m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ashburn, followed by Acela. The train journey from Ashburn to Wilmington takes 1h 35m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 55m 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 Bus, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Richmond, the bus ride to Ashburn takes 140 miles and will cost you around $38. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 160 miles.

Airports near Ashburn

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Where to stay in popular areas of Ashburn

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Tru by Hilton Ashburn One Loudoun
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 173 reviews)
$147+
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Aloft Dulles Airport North
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 786 reviews)
$123+
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Hyatt House Sterling Dulles Airport North
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1329 reviews)
$133+
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The Westin Washington Dulles Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1311 reviews)
$127+
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Hyatt Regency Dulles
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1617 reviews)
$133+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ashburn Dulles North
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 375 reviews)
$124+
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Renting a car in Ashburn

Renting a car in Ashburn costs $54 per day, on average, or $215 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in Ashburn.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. The most frequently booked car type in Ashburn is Compact (Toyota Corolla 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, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Ashburn costs $54 per day, on average, or $215 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in Ashburn.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. The most frequently booked car type in Ashburn is Compact (Toyota Corolla 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, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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