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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. Fredericksburg deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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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 75 km from Fredericksburg. The shortest domestic flight to Fredericksburg departs from Miami and takes around 2h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Fredericksburg, followed by Acela. The train journey from Fredericksburg to Philadelphia takes 2h 06m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newark, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 16m trip. The train station in Fredericksburg is called Fredericksburg, and is located 0.6 km 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 Turo and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fredericksburg, including Bus, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Richmond, the bus ride to Fredericksburg takes 177 km and will cost you around $49. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 225 km. The most popular bus station is Fredericksburg Bus Terminal - 1400 Jefferson Davis Hwy, located 10 km from downtown Fredericksburg. Fredericksburg 2390 Plank Rd is also a commonly used station, and is 4 km 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 75 km from Fredericksburg. The shortest domestic flight to Fredericksburg departs from Miami and takes around 2h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Fredericksburg, followed by Acela. The train journey from Fredericksburg to Philadelphia takes 2h 06m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newark, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 16m trip. The train station in Fredericksburg is called Fredericksburg, and is located 0.6 km 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 Turo and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fredericksburg, including Bus, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Richmond, the bus ride to Fredericksburg takes 177 km and will cost you around $49. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 225 km. The most popular bus station is Fredericksburg Bus Terminal - 1400 Jefferson Davis Hwy, located 10 km from downtown Fredericksburg. Fredericksburg 2390 Plank Rd is also a commonly used station, and is 4 km from the city center.

Airports near Fredericksburg

CHOCharlottesville Albemarle
RICRichmond Byrd Intl

Airlines serving Fredericksburg

Lufthansa
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KLM
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British Airways
Good (7,084 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,973 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,884 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,853 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,471 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (807 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,660 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,089 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,341 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,301 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Singapore Airlines
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Where to stay in Fredericksburg

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Fredericksburg-at Celebrate Virginia and Hampton Inn & Suites Fredericksburg South.

Where to stay in popular areas of Fredericksburg

Most booked hotels in Fredericksburg

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Hampton Inn & Suites Fredericksburg South
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 870 reviews)
$113+
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Holiday Inn Fredericksburg Conference Ctr
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 795 reviews)
$129+
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Fredericksburg By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1340 reviews)
$111+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Fredericksburg
3 stars
Good (7.6, 2085 reviews)
$89+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Fredericksburg S
3 stars
Good (7.1, 1963 reviews)
$100+
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Hotel Lake Anna
2 stars
Good (7, 69 reviews)
$84+
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Renting a car in Fredericksburg

Renting a car in Fredericksburg costs $59 per day, on average, or $118 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Fredericksburg is Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Fredericksburg costs $59 per day, on average, or $118 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Fredericksburg is Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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$38/day

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$39/day

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