Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Damascus travel guide

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You're Going to Love Damascus

With a population of 800, Damascus is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. Damascus deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Damascus

Damascus in February
Estimated hotel price
$151
1 night at 3-star hotel
Damascus in February
Estimated hotel price
$151
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Damascus in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 35.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 5″. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Damascus, with an average rainfall of 2.5″.

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How to Get to Damascus

Plane

Although Damascus doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Blountville Tri Cities TN/VA (TRI), which is located 36 miles from Damascus. Asheville Regional is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Damascus departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Damascus is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 111 miles from Damascus. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Plane

Although Damascus doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Blountville Tri Cities TN/VA (TRI), which is located 36 miles from Damascus. Asheville Regional is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Damascus departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Damascus is to pick up a car rental from Charlotte, which is about 111 miles from Damascus. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and NU Car, among others, in Charlotte.

Airports near Damascus

AVLAsheville Regional
TRIBlountville Tri Cities TN/VA
INTWinston-Salem Smith-Reynolds

Airlines serving Damascus

KLM
Good (1,457 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,207 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,220 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,314 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,533 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,522 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,688 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,732 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,896 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,899 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,497 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,194 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,920 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,574 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,307 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (341 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (270 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,268 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Damascus

Most booked hotels in Damascus

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Millsap-Baker Estate
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 16 reviews)
$92+
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Renting a car in Damascus

Expect to pay $3.26 per gallon in Damascus (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.

Expect to pay $3.26 per gallon in Damascus (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.