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 February
Estimated hotel price
$184
1 night at 3-star hotel
Leesburg in February
Estimated hotel price
$184
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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 20m.

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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 20m.

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

FDKFrederick

Airlines serving Leesburg

KLM
Good (1,556 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,159 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,480 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,505 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,263 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,640 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,104 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,651 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,941 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,214 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,462 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,502 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,448 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,363 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,034 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,796 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (315 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (232 reviews)
Show more
Find flights to Leesburg

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 58% 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

See all
Home2 Suites by Hilton Leesburg
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 97 reviews)
$176+
View
Lansdowne Resort and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 416 reviews)
$220+
View
Hampton Inn & Suites Leesburg
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 384 reviews)
$134+
View
Hyatt House Sterling Dulles Airport North
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1331 reviews)
$134+
View
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Herndon Reston
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 845 reviews)
$127+
View
Hyatt Place Herndon Dulles Airport - East
3 stars
Good (7.8, 3336 reviews)
$117+
View

Renting a car in Leesburg

Renting a car in Leesburg costs $61 per day, on average, or $183 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 42% cheaper than airport locations in Leesburg.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Leesburg is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica 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 $183 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 42% cheaper than airport locations in Leesburg.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Leesburg is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica 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.

Find car rentals in Leesburg