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

Fredericksburg travel guide

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You're Going to Love Fredericksburg

With a population of 24,286, Fredericksburg 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 Fredericksburg has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Fredericksburg

If you’re looking for affordable options, Kenmore Inn (1200 Princess Anne Street) and Fahrenheit 132 (318 William Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Cork & Table (909 Caroline St) and Hope Heroes (9677 Patriot Hwy) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Fredericksburg.

When to visit Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg in January
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fredericksburg in January
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Fredericksburg 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 35.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Fredericksburg, with an average rainfall of 2.7″.

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How to Get to Fredericksburg

Plane

Although Fredericksburg doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Washington, D.C. All airports (WAS), which is located 47 miles from Fredericksburg. The shortest domestic flight to Fredericksburg departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Fredericksburg, followed by Acela. The train journey from Fredericksburg to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 59m trip. The train station in Fredericksburg is called Fredericksburg, and is located 0.4 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Fredericksburg is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 77 km from Fredericksburg. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Turo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fredericksburg, including Bus, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Baltimore, the bus ride to Fredericksburg takes 97 km and will cost you around $33. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 225 km. The most popular bus station is Fredericksburg Bus Terminal - 1400 Jefferson Davis Hwy, located 6 miles from downtown Fredericksburg. Fredericksburg 2390 Plank Rd is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city center.

Plane

Although Fredericksburg doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Washington, D.C. All airports (WAS), which is located 47 miles from Fredericksburg. The shortest domestic flight to Fredericksburg departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Fredericksburg, followed by Acela. The train journey from Fredericksburg to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 59m trip. The train station in Fredericksburg is called Fredericksburg, and is located 0.4 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Fredericksburg is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 77 km from Fredericksburg. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Turo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fredericksburg, including Bus, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Baltimore, the bus ride to Fredericksburg takes 97 km and will cost you around $33. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 225 km. The most popular bus station is Fredericksburg Bus Terminal - 1400 Jefferson Davis Hwy, located 6 miles from downtown Fredericksburg. Fredericksburg 2390 Plank Rd is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city center.

Airports near Fredericksburg

CHOCharlottesville Albemarle
RICRichmond Byrd Intl

Airlines serving Fredericksburg

KLM
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Lufthansa
Good (7,529 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,993 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,472 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,027 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,000 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,999 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,479 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,387 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,657 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (861 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,364 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,542 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,282 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,136 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,181 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,040 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (368 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Where to stay in Fredericksburg

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Suites Fredericksburg North and Holiday Inn Express Fredericksburg Southpoint.

Where to stay in popular areas of Fredericksburg

Most booked hotels in Fredericksburg

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Spark by Hilton Fredericksburg Southpoint
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 970 reviews)
$93+
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Holiday Inn Fredericksburg Conference Ctr By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 817 reviews)
$86+
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Hilton Garden Inn Fredericksburg
3 stars
Good (7.7, 419 reviews)
$100+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Fredericksburg
3 stars
Good (7.5, 2157 reviews)
$69+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Fredericksburg S
3 stars
Good (7.2, 2024 reviews)
$77+
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Hotel Lake Anna
2 stars
Good (6.4, 79 reviews)
$92+
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Renting a car in Fredericksburg

Renting a car in Fredericksburg costs $59 per day, on average, or $176 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.48 per gallon in Fredericksburg (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 Fredericksburg is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Fredericksburg costs $59 per day, on average, or $176 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.48 per gallon in Fredericksburg (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 Fredericksburg is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Fredericksburg

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$44/day

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5 Adults, 2 Bags

$44/day

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