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 2 days in order to fully appreciate everything Fredericksburg has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Fahrenheit 132 (318 William Street) and Kenmore Inn (1200 Princess Anne 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.
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″.
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 48m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Fredericksburg. The train journey from Fredericksburg to Baltimore takes 0h 27m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $10 for a 1h 55m trip. The train station in Fredericksburg is called Fredericksburg, and is located 0.4 miles from the city center.
Another option to get to Fredericksburg is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 48 miles from Fredericksburg. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Washington, D.C..
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fredericksburg, including Megabus, Bus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Fredericksburg takes 170 miles and will cost you around $20. From New York, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 260 miles. 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.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Spark by Hilton Fredericksburg Southpoint and Hampton Inn & Suites Fredericksburg-at Celebrate Virginia.
Renting a car in Fredericksburg costs $60 per day, on average, or $120 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, 22% more expensive than at Washington, D.C. All airports.
Expect to pay $3.67 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 $44.06 and $58.75. The most frequently booked car type in Fredericksburg is Intermediate (Mazda CX-5 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Venue or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.