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

Dulles travel guide

Dulles Tourism | Dulles Guide

You're Going to Love Dulles

Dulles 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 Dulles has to offer.

When to visit Dulles

Dulles in February
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dulles in February
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Dulles

Plane

When flying to Dulles, you’ll arrive at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), which is located 4 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Dulles departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 36m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Dulles, followed by Acela. The train journey from Dulles to Baltimore takes 0h 27m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 55m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dulles is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 39 km from Dulles. You’ll find branches of Turo and Alamo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dulles, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Washington Deluxe and VA Express Lanes. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Dulles takes 274 km and will cost you around $56. From New York, the ticket costs about $51 for a journey of 314 km.

Plane

When flying to Dulles, you’ll arrive at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), which is located 4 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Dulles departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 36m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Dulles, followed by Acela. The train journey from Dulles to Baltimore takes 0h 27m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 55m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dulles is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 39 km from Dulles. You’ll find branches of Turo and Alamo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dulles, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Washington Deluxe and VA Express Lanes. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Dulles takes 274 km and will cost you around $56. From New York, the ticket costs about $51 for a journey of 314 km.

Airports near Dulles

FDKFrederick
FMEFort Meade Tipton

Airlines serving Dulles

KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,872 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,945 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,713 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,449 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,710 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,224 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,284 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,351 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,071 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,994 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,276 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,862 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,205 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (971 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,293 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (858 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dulles

Most booked hotels in Dulles

The Westin Washington Dulles Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1220 reviews)
$153+
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Hyatt Regency Dulles
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1580 reviews)
$143+
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Holiday Inn Washington-Dulles International Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1020 reviews)
$105+
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Wingate by Wyndham Chantilly / Dulles Airport
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1615 reviews)
$117+
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Hyatt Place Herndon Dulles Airport - East
3 stars
Good (7.8, 2345 reviews)
$115+
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Best Western Dulles Airport Inn
2 stars
Good (7.7, 2237 reviews)
$103+
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Renting a car in Dulles

Renting a car in Dulles costs $40 per day, on average, or $120 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 46% cheaper than airport locations in Dulles.

Expect to pay $3.48 per gallon in Dulles (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Dulles is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Dulles costs $40 per day, on average, or $120 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 46% cheaper than airport locations in Dulles.

Expect to pay $3.48 per gallon in Dulles (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Dulles is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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