Great Falls travel guide

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You're Going to Love Great Falls

With a population of 15.427, Great Falls is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Great Falls to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Great Falls

If you’re looking for affordable options, Jacques' Brasserie at L'Auberge Chez Francois (332 Springvale Road) and Our Mom Eugenia - Great Falls (1025 Seneca Rd) are great picks.

How to Get to Great Falls

Plane

When flying to Great Falls, you’ll arrive at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), which is located 15 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Great Falls departs from Miami and takes around 2h 36m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Great Falls, followed by Acela. The train journey from Great Falls to Baltimore takes 0h 29m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $10 for a 1h 56m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Great Falls is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 24 km from Great Falls. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Great Falls, including Megabus, Bus and FlixBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Great Falls takes 282 km and will cost you around $12. From New York, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 435 km.

Plane

When flying to Great Falls, you’ll arrive at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), which is located 15 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Great Falls departs from Miami and takes around 2h 36m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Great Falls, followed by Acela. The train journey from Great Falls to Baltimore takes 0h 29m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $10 for a 1h 56m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Great Falls is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 24 km from Great Falls. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Great Falls, including Megabus, Bus and FlixBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Great Falls takes 282 km and will cost you around $12. From New York, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 435 km.

Airports near Great Falls

Airlines serving Great Falls

KLM
Good (857 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,811 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,602 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (715 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (499 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,608 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (184 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,353 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Great Falls

Most booked hotels in Great Falls

The Watermark Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 263 reviews)
$212+
Hyatt Regency Dulles
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1032 reviews)
$159+
Wingate by Wyndham Chantilly / Dulles Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1970 reviews)
$94+
Hyatt Place Herndon Dulles Airport - East
3 stars
Excellent (8, 3128 reviews)
$118+
Holiday Inn Washington-Dulles International Airport, An Ihg Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 678 reviews)
$128+
Country Inn & Suites Washington Dulles Internation
3 stars
Good (7.5, 1264 reviews)
$102+

Renting a car in Great Falls

Renting a car in Great Falls costs $35 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Great Falls (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.

Renting a car in Great Falls costs $35 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Great Falls (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.