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Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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

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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.

When to visit Great Falls

Great Falls in March
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel
Great Falls in March
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Great Falls

Plane

When flying to Great Falls, you’ll arrive at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Great Falls departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Great Falls, followed by Acela. The train journey from Great Falls to Baltimore takes 0h 37m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 53m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Great Falls is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 15 miles from Great Falls. You’ll find branches of Turo and Alamo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Great Falls, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Washington Deluxe and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Great Falls takes 170 miles and will cost you around $29. From New York, the ticket costs about $40 for a journey of 195 miles.

Plane

When flying to Great Falls, you’ll arrive at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Great Falls departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Great Falls, followed by Acela. The train journey from Great Falls to Baltimore takes 0h 37m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 53m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Great Falls is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 15 miles from Great Falls. You’ll find branches of Turo and Alamo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Great Falls, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Washington Deluxe and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Great Falls takes 170 miles and will cost you around $29. From New York, the ticket costs about $40 for a journey of 195 miles.

Airports near Great Falls

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FMEFort Meade Tipton

Airlines serving Great Falls

KLM
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British Airways
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Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Iberia
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Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
JetBlue
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Malaysia Airlines
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Where to stay in popular areas of Great Falls

Most booked hotels in Great Falls

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The Westin Washington Dulles Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1220 reviews)
$153+
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Hyatt Regency Dulles
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1577 reviews)
$141+
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Holiday Inn Washington-Dulles International Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1016 reviews)
$107+
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Wingate by Wyndham Chantilly / Dulles Airport
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1607 reviews)
$104+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Tysons Corner
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1427 reviews)
$163+
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Hyatt Place Herndon Dulles Airport - East
3 stars
Good (7.8, 2334 reviews)
$117+
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Renting a car in Great Falls

Renting a car in Great Falls costs $81 per day, on average, or $162 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Great Falls is Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Jeep Patriot or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Great Falls costs $81 per day, on average, or $162 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Great Falls is Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Jeep Patriot or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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