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

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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Leesburg has to offer.

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 August
Estimated hotel price
$170
1 night at 3-star hotel
Leesburg in August
Estimated hotel price
$170
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 45m.

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..

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 45m.

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..

Airports near Leesburg

HGRHagerstown Regional
FDKFrederick

Airlines serving Leesburg

KLM
Good (1,531 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,089 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,430 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,451 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,246 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,615 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,904 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,604 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,860 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,210 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,275 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,469 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,398 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,308 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,599 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,012 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (312 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (226 reviews)
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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 $1,287 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Leesburg are about 70% 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 (8.8, 413 reviews)
$237+
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Leesburg Colonial Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 821 reviews)
$135+
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Hyatt House Sterling Dulles Airport North
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1325 reviews)
$137+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Leesburg
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 376 reviews)
$122+
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Hyatt Regency Dulles
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1620 reviews)
$126+
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Wingate by Wyndham Chantilly / Dulles Airport
3 stars
Good (7.9, 2258 reviews)
$117+
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Renting a car in Leesburg

Renting a car in Leesburg costs $65 per day, on average, or $196 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 18% cheaper than airport locations in Leesburg.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44. The most frequently booked car type in Leesburg is Compact (Toyota Corolla 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, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Leesburg costs $65 per day, on average, or $196 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 18% cheaper than airport locations in Leesburg.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44. The most frequently booked car type in Leesburg is Compact (Toyota Corolla 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, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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