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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Culpeper travel guide

Culpeper Tourism | Culpeper Guide

You're Going to Love Culpeper

With a population of 16,379, Culpeper 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Culpeper has to offer.

Activities & attractions in Culpeper

La Bee da Loca - Glass enclosed Bee Hive (active)
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When to visit Culpeper

Culpeper in February
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Culpeper in February
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Culpeper in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 24.8 °F, with an average temperature of 33.8 °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 Culpeper, with an average rainfall of 2.6″.

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How to Get to Culpeper

Plane

Although Culpeper doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charlottesville Albemarle (CHO), which is located 34 miles from Culpeper. The shortest domestic flight to Culpeper departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Culpeper, followed by Acela. The train journey from Culpeper to Baltimore takes 0h 29m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $15 for a 1h 53m trip. The train station in Culpeper is called Culpeper, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Culpeper is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 60 miles from Culpeper. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Culpeper, including Bus, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines.

Plane

Although Culpeper doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charlottesville Albemarle (CHO), which is located 34 miles from Culpeper. The shortest domestic flight to Culpeper departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Culpeper, followed by Acela. The train journey from Culpeper to Baltimore takes 0h 29m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $15 for a 1h 53m trip. The train station in Culpeper is called Culpeper, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Culpeper is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 60 miles from Culpeper. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Culpeper, including Bus, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines.

Airports near Culpeper

CHOCharlottesville Albemarle
SHDStaunton Shenandoah Valley

Airlines serving Culpeper

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,090 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,096 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,049 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,435 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,519 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,438 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,089 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,898 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,084 reviews)
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Where to stay in Culpeper

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Culpeper By IHG and Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Culpeper.

Where to stay in popular areas of Culpeper

Most booked hotels in Culpeper

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Hampton Inn & Suites Culpeper
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 160 reviews)
$113+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Culpeper By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 251 reviews)
$93+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Culpeper
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 676 reviews)
$82+
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Baymont by Wyndham Culpeper
2 stars
Good (7, 97 reviews)
$76+
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Quality Inn Culpeper
2 stars
Good (6.6, 275 reviews)
$79+
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Red Roof Inn Culpeper
2 stars
Okay (5.2, 377 reviews)
$58+
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Renting a car in Culpeper

Renting a car in Culpeper costs $73 per day, on average, or $218 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 22% more expensive than at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Culpeper (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30.

Renting a car in Culpeper costs $73 per day, on average, or $218 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 22% more expensive than at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Culpeper (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30.

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