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Ashland travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ashland

With a population of 7,225, Ashland is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Ashland deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Ashland

Ashland in February
Estimated hotel price
$88
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ashland in February
Estimated hotel price
$88
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ashland in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 26.6 °F, with an average temperature of 35.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Ashland, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.

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How to Get to Ashland

Plane

Although Ashland doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Richmond Byrd Airport (RIC), which is located 20 miles from Ashland. The shortest domestic flight to Ashland departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 59m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Ashland. The train journey from Ashland to Alexandria takes 1h 51m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $24 for a 3h 02m trip. The train station in Ashland is called Ashland, and is located 0.1 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Ashland is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 83 miles from Ashland. You’ll find branches of Turo and Alamo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashland, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Tornado Bus. From New York, the bus ride to Ashland takes 330 miles and will cost you around $48. From Harrisburg, the ticket costs about $137 for a journey of 460 miles.

Plane

Although Ashland doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Richmond Byrd Airport (RIC), which is located 20 miles from Ashland. The shortest domestic flight to Ashland departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 59m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Ashland. The train journey from Ashland to Alexandria takes 1h 51m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $24 for a 3h 02m trip. The train station in Ashland is called Ashland, and is located 0.1 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Ashland is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 83 miles from Ashland. You’ll find branches of Turo and Alamo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashland, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Tornado Bus. From New York, the bus ride to Ashland takes 330 miles and will cost you around $48. From Harrisburg, the ticket costs about $137 for a journey of 460 miles.

Airports near Ashland

CHOCharlottesville Albemarle
RICRichmond Byrd Intl

Airlines serving Ashland

Lufthansa
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KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,854 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,940 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,703 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,701 reviews)
Emirates
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Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Brussels Airlines
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LOT
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Alaska Airlines
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ITA Airways
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Where to stay in Ashland

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn and Suites Ashland - Richmond North and Tru by Hilton Ashland.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ashland

Most booked hotels in Ashland

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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson,Ashland-Hanover
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 530 reviews)
$126+
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Tru by Hilton Ashland
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 460 reviews)
$119+
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Comfort Inn and Suites Ashland - Richmond North
2 stars
Good (7.6, 643 reviews)
$91+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Richmond North Ashland
2 stars
Good (7.5, 500 reviews)
$115+
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Quality Inn and Suites Ashland near Kings Dominion
2 stars
Good (7, 722 reviews)
$79+
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Ashland Studio Inn Richmond North near Kings Dominion -Listing Partner
2 stars
Okay (4.5, 65 reviews)
$61+
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Renting a car in Ashland

Renting a car in Ashland costs $90 per day, on average, or $180 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 28% more expensive than at Richmond Byrd Intl.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Ashland (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Ashland is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 36% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Ashland costs $90 per day, on average, or $180 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 28% more expensive than at Richmond Byrd Intl.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Ashland (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Ashland is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 36% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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