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 Savannah and takes around 1h 40m.

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 Savannah and takes around 1h 40m.

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

FDKFrederick
FMEFort Meade Tipton

Airlines serving Ashburn

KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,031 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,394 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,410 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,230 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,598 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,794 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,579 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,812 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,149 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,197 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,405 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,450 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,365 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,483 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,980 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (310 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (223 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
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 183 reviews)
$124+
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Aloft Dulles Airport North
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 784 reviews)
$117+
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Hyatt Regency Dulles
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1619 reviews)
$118+
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Holiday Inn Washington-Dulles Intl Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1094 reviews)
$113+
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Hyatt Place Sterling Dulles Airport North
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1080 reviews)
$135+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ashburn Dulles North
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 366 reviews)
$123+
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Renting a car in Ashburn

Renting a car in Ashburn costs $62 per day, on average, or $248 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 23% cheaper than airport locations in Ashburn.

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. 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 Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Ashburn costs $62 per day, on average, or $248 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 23% cheaper than airport locations in Ashburn.

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. 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 Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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