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 Atlanta and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ashburn, followed by Acela. The train journey from Ashburn to Baltimore takes 0h 32m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 57m 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 OurBus, Washington Deluxe and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Ashburn takes 140 miles and will cost you around $25. From Charlottesville, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 185 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 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ashburn, followed by Acela. The train journey from Ashburn to Baltimore takes 0h 32m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 57m 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 OurBus, Washington Deluxe and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Ashburn takes 140 miles and will cost you around $25. From Charlottesville, the ticket costs about $49 for a journey of 185 miles.

Airports near Ashburn

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Where to stay in popular areas of Ashburn

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Hampton Inn Dulles/Cascades
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1034 reviews)
$116+
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Tru by Hilton Ashburn One Loudoun
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 169 reviews)
$111+
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Aloft Dulles Airport North
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 785 reviews)
$114+
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Hyatt House Sterling Dulles Airport North
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1297 reviews)
$116+
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Hyatt Regency Dulles
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1571 reviews)
$122+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ashburn Dulles North
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 363 reviews)
$111+
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Renting a car in Ashburn

Renting a car in Ashburn costs $45 per day, on average, or $182 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 15% 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 $45 per day, on average, or $182 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 15% 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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