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

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. 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 21 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Leesburg departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 28m.

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 Movly and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..

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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 28m.

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 Movly and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Airports near Leesburg

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Airlines serving Leesburg

KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,277 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,461 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,243 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,685 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,031 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,459 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,552 reviews)
Finnair
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Air Canada
Good (11,835 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,534 reviews)
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Malaysia Airlines
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Alaska Airlines
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China Eastern
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Air Europa
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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 96% 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, 416 reviews)
$235+
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Hampton Inn Dulles/Cascades
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1069 reviews)
$120+
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Leesburg Colonial Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 859 reviews)
$134+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Leesburg - Historic District By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 105 reviews)
$125+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Washington-Dulles International Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 800 reviews)
$115+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Leesburg
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 378 reviews)
$116+
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Renting a car in Leesburg

Renting a car in Leesburg costs $52 per day, on average, or $155 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 26% cheaper than airport locations in Leesburg.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89. The most frequently booked car type in Leesburg is Compact (Volvo XC40 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Kia K5 or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Leesburg costs $52 per day, on average, or $155 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 26% cheaper than airport locations in Leesburg.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89. The most frequently booked car type in Leesburg is Compact (Volvo XC40 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Kia K5 or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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