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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

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 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, Fahrenheit 132 (318 William Street) and Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Fredericksburg (1 Towne Centre Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg in January
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fredericksburg in January
Estimated hotel price
$107
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 Atlanta and takes around 1h 46m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Fredericksburg, followed by Acela. The train journey from Fredericksburg to Philadelphia takes 1h 55m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlottesville, expect to pay about $20 for a 2h 06m 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 Movly, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fredericksburg, including Bus, OurBus and Washington Deluxe. From Richmond, the bus ride to Fredericksburg takes 225 km and will cost you around $30. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 274 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 Atlanta and takes around 1h 46m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Fredericksburg, followed by Acela. The train journey from Fredericksburg to Philadelphia takes 1h 55m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlottesville, expect to pay about $20 for a 2h 06m 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 Movly, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fredericksburg, including Bus, OurBus and Washington Deluxe. From Richmond, the bus ride to Fredericksburg takes 225 km and will cost you around $30. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 274 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
Good (1,513 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,962 reviews)
Delta
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Turkish Airlines
Good (4,357 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,213 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (916 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,771 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,011 reviews)
LOT
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Finnair
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Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,248 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
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Etihad Airways
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Alaska Airlines
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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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Hyatt Place Fredericksburg at Mary Washington
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 739 reviews)
$122+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Fredericksburg South
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 924 reviews)
$105+
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Best Western Fredericksburg
2 stars
Excellent (8, 909 reviews)
$103+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Fredericksburg By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1458 reviews)
$114+
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Red Roof Inn Fredericksburg North
2 stars
Good (7.8, 1149 reviews)
$67+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Fredericksburg
3 stars
Good (7.5, 2253 reviews)
$83+
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Renting a car in Fredericksburg

Renting a car in Fredericksburg costs $58 per day, on average, or $173 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Fredericksburg, while also 38% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Fredericksburg costs $58 per day, on average, or $173 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Fredericksburg, while also 38% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Fredericksburg

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5 Adults, 2 Bags

$41/day

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$42/day

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