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What to do
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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
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Leesburg travel guide

Leesburg Tourism | Leesburg Guide

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, Tuscarora Mill (203 Harrison Street) and The Conche (1605 Village Market Blvd SE Ste 108) are great picks.

When to visit Leesburg

Leesburg in October
Estimated hotel price
$177
1 night at 3-star hotel
Leesburg in October
Estimated hotel price
$177
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 21 km 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 Philadelphia takes 2h 01m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 17m 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 Movly, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Leesburg, including Bus, OurBus and Washington Deluxe. From Richmond, the bus ride to Leesburg takes 140 miles and will cost you around $30. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $48 for a journey of 160 miles.

Plane

When flying to Leesburg, you’ll arrive at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), which is located 21 km 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 Philadelphia takes 2h 01m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 17m 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 Movly, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Leesburg, including Bus, OurBus and Washington Deluxe. From Richmond, the bus ride to Leesburg takes 140 miles and will cost you around $30. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $48 for a journey of 160 miles.

Airports near Leesburg

HGRHagerstown Regional
FDKFrederick

Airlines serving Leesburg

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Delta
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Air Canada
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JetBlue
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China Eastern
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Where to stay in Leesburg

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Leesburg - Historic District By IHG and Best Western Leesburg Hotel & Conference Center. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Leesburg, with prices from $24 to $809 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Leesburg are about 141% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Leesburg by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Leesburg

Most booked hotels in Leesburg

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Lansdowne Resort and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 416 reviews)
$242+
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Hampton Inn Dulles/Cascades
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1038 reviews)
$125+
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Leesburg Colonial Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 815 reviews)
$135+
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Holiday Inn Washington-Dulles Intl Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1093 reviews)
$132+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Leesburg
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 375 reviews)
$120+
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Best Western Dulles Airport Inn
2 stars
Good (7.9, 2403 reviews)
$102+
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Renting a car in Leesburg

Renting a car in Leesburg costs $61 per day, on average, or $122 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in Leesburg.

Expect to pay $4.77 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 $57.24 and $76.31. The most frequently booked car type in Leesburg is Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Leesburg costs $61 per day, on average, or $122 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in Leesburg.

Expect to pay $4.77 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 $57.24 and $76.31. The most frequently booked car type in Leesburg is Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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