Fredericksburg travel guide

Fredericksburg Tourism | Fredericksburg Guide

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 2 days in order to fully appreciate everything Fredericksburg has to offer.

Where to Eat in Fredericksburg

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.

Most popular restaurants in Fredericksburg

Steakhouse
Wonderful (509 reviews)
Steakhouse
Wonderful (255 reviews)
Italian
Wonderful (224 reviews)
Fondue
Wonderful (66 reviews)
American
Very good (24 reviews)
Steakhouse
Wonderful (509 reviews)
Steakhouse
Wonderful (255 reviews)
Italian
Wonderful (224 reviews)
Fondue
Wonderful (66 reviews)
American
Very good (24 reviews)

When to visit Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg in November
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fredericksburg in November
Estimated hotel price
$102
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 48m.

Train

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.

Car

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..

Bus

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.

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 48m.

Train

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.

Car

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..

Bus

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.

Airports near Fredericksburg

Airlines serving Fredericksburg

Lufthansa
Good (4,490 reviews)
KLM
Good (824 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,284 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,612 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,252 reviews)
Air France
Good (972 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,534 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (481 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,846 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,112 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,456 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (219 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (801 reviews)
Finnair
Good (895 reviews)
LOT
Good (672 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,115 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (885 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (5,272 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (811 reviews)
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Where to stay in Fredericksburg

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

Where to stay in popular areas of Fredericksburg

Most booked hotels in Fredericksburg

Holiday Inn Fredericksburg Conference Ctr, An IHG Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1127 reviews)
$115+
Hyatt Place Fredericksburg at Mary Washington
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 588 reviews)
$124+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Fredericksburg
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 3916 reviews)
$86+
Comfort Suites Fredericksburg North
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 555 reviews)
$95+
Hotel Lake Anna
2 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$131+

Renting a car in Fredericksburg

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.

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.