Herndon travel guide

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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, Ice House Cafe (760 Elden Street) and TurCuisine (13029 Worldgate Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Herndon

Herndon in December
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Herndon in December
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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How to Get to Herndon

Plane

When flying to Herndon, you’ll arrive at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Herndon departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 39m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Herndon, followed by Acela. The train journey from Herndon to Baltimore takes 0h 27m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 53m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Herndon is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 19 miles from Herndon. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Herndon, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Washington Deluxe and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Herndon takes 170 miles and will cost you around $28. From New York, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 195 miles.

Plane

When flying to Herndon, you’ll arrive at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Herndon departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 39m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Herndon, followed by Acela. The train journey from Herndon to Baltimore takes 0h 27m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 53m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Herndon is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 19 miles from Herndon. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Herndon, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Washington Deluxe and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Herndon takes 170 miles and will cost you around $28. From New York, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 195 miles.

Airports near Herndon

Airlines serving Herndon

KLM
Good (1,343 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,832 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,698 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,465 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,665 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,816 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,517 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,141 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,295 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,297 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (866 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,340 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,154 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,881 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,299 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,514 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (900 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (297 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,349 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Herndon

Most booked hotels in Herndon

The Westin Reston Heights
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 897 reviews)
$133+
Hampton Inn Dulles/Cascades
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 905 reviews)
$106+
Hyatt Regency Dulles
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1539 reviews)
$130+
The Westin Washington Dulles Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1193 reviews)
$144+
Wingate by Wyndham Chantilly / Dulles Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1520 reviews)
$92+
Holiday Inn Washington-Dulles International Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 970 reviews)
$98+

Renting a car in Herndon

Renting a car in Herndon costs $47 per day, on average, or $140 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Herndon.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Herndon is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Herndon costs $47 per day, on average, or $140 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Herndon.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Herndon is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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