Herndon travel guide
Herndon Tourism | Herndon Guide
You're Going to Love Herndon
With a population of 23 292, Herndon 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 Herndon has to offer.
Where to Eat in Herndon
If you’re looking for affordable options, A2B Adyar Ananda Bhavan (645 Elden St) and Zeffirelli Ristorante Italiano (728 Pine Street) are great picks.
When to visit Herndon
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Herndon in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Herndon, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.
How to Get to Herndon
Plane
When flying to Herndon, you’ll arrive at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), which is located 6 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Herndon departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 40m.
Car
Another option to get to Herndon is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 31 km from Herndon. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Washington, D.C..
Airports near Herndon
Airlines serving Herndon
Where to stay in Herndon
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Extended Stay America Suites - Washington - DC - Herndon - Dulles and Candlewood Suites Washington-Dulles Herndon By IHG.
Where to stay in popular areas of Herndon
Most booked hotels in Herndon
Renting a car in Herndon
Renting a car in Herndon costs $55 per day, on average, or $165 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Herndon.
Expect to pay $4.81 per gallon in Herndon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.69 and $76.92. Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Herndon, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.
Best car rental deals in Herndon
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$45/day
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$48/day