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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 April
Estimated hotel price
$153
1 night at 3-star hotel
Leesburg in April
Estimated hotel price
$153
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 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Leesburg, followed by Acela. The train journey from Leesburg to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 59m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Leesburg is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 51 km from Leesburg. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Turo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Leesburg, including Bus, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Baltimore, the bus ride to Leesburg takes 97 km and will cost you around $33. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 225 km.

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 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Leesburg, followed by Acela. The train journey from Leesburg to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 59m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Leesburg is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 51 km from Leesburg. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Turo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Leesburg, including Bus, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Baltimore, the bus ride to Leesburg takes 97 km and will cost you around $33. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Leesburg

HGRHagerstown Regional
FDKFrederick

Airlines serving Leesburg

KLM
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Delta
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British Airways
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Iberia
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Air France
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Emirates
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Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
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LOT
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Alaska Airlines
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Finnair
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Cathay Pacific
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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JetBlue
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Malaysia Airlines
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Frontier
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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 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 (8.7, 177 reviews)
$127+
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Lansdowne Resort and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 404 reviews)
$210+
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The Westin Washington Dulles Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1264 reviews)
$127+
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Hyatt Regency Dulles
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1582 reviews)
$112+
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Holiday Inn Washington-Dulles Intl Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1076 reviews)
$132+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Leesburg
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 358 reviews)
$105+
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Renting a car in Leesburg

Renting a car in Leesburg costs $53 per day, on average, or $106 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 6% cheaper than airport locations in Leesburg.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. 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, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Leesburg costs $53 per day, on average, or $106 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 6% cheaper than airport locations in Leesburg.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. 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, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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