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When to visit
How to get there
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Leesburg travel guide

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You're Going to Love Leesburg

With a population of 42,616, Leesburg is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Leesburg deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Activities & attractions in Leesburg

Loudoun Museum - local history museum
Museums•Historical

Where to Eat in Leesburg

If you’re looking for affordable options, Lightfoot Restaurant (11 North King Street) and Shoe's Cup & Cork (17 N King St) are great picks.

When to visit Leesburg

Leesburg in November
Estimated hotel price
$144
1 night at 3-star hotel
Leesburg in November
Estimated hotel price
$144
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Leesburg

Plane

When flying to Leesburg, you’ll arrive at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), which is located 13 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Leesburg departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Leesburg, followed by Acela. The train journey from Leesburg 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 Leesburg is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 32 miles from Leesburg. You’ll find branches of Turo and Alamo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Leesburg, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Washington Deluxe and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Leesburg 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 Leesburg, you’ll arrive at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), which is located 13 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Leesburg departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Leesburg, followed by Acela. The train journey from Leesburg 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 Leesburg is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 32 miles from Leesburg. You’ll find branches of Turo and Alamo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Leesburg, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Washington Deluxe and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Leesburg 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 Leesburg

HGRHagerstown Regional
FDKFrederick

Airlines serving Leesburg

KLM
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Delta
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United Airlines
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Emirates
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Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
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LOT
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Finnair
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Alaska Airlines
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ITA Airways
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Cathay Pacific
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Malaysia Airlines
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Where to stay in Leesburg

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Leesburg Hotel & Conference Center and Clarion Hotel & Conference Center Leesburg.

Most popular hotel in Leesburg by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Leesburg

Most booked hotels in Leesburg

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Homewood Suites By Hilton Leesburg
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 171 reviews)
$146+
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Lansdowne Resort and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 381 reviews)
$304+
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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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Renting a car in Leesburg

Renting a car in Leesburg costs $58 per day, on average, or $116 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Leesburg.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Leesburg (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 Leesburg is Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Leesburg costs $58 per day, on average, or $116 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Leesburg.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Leesburg (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 Leesburg is Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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