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 7 miles 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 26 miles from Ashburn. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Washington, D.C..

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 46m.

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..

Airports near Ashburn

Airlines serving Ashburn

KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,210 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,473 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,554 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,252 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,659 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,194 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,200 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,609 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,535 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,480 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,386 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,041 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,905 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (318 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (236 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 (8.7, 1050 reviews)
$111+
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Dulles Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 502 reviews)
$141+
Tru by Hilton Ashburn One Loudoun
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 196 reviews)
$130+
Hyatt House Sterling Dulles Airport North
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1332 reviews)
$118+
Holiday Inn Washington-Dulles Intl Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1106 reviews)
$113+
Aloft Dulles Airport North
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 779 reviews)
$132+

Renting a car in Ashburn

Renting a car in Ashburn costs $66 per day, on average, or $264 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Ashburn.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. 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 Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Ashburn costs $66 per day, on average, or $264 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Ashburn.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. 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 Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.