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What to do
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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. 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 April
Estimated hotel price
$164
1 night at 3-star hotel
Leesburg in April
Estimated hotel price
$164
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 41m.

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 Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 for a 2h 01m 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 Turo and Movly, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Leesburg, including Washington Deluxe, OurBus and CoachRun. From Richmond, the bus ride to Leesburg takes 185 km and will cost you around $46. From Harrisburg, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 314 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 41m.

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 Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 for a 2h 01m 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 Turo and Movly, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Leesburg, including Washington Deluxe, OurBus and CoachRun. From Richmond, the bus ride to Leesburg takes 185 km and will cost you around $46. From Harrisburg, the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 314 km.

Airports near Leesburg

HGRHagerstown Regional
FDKFrederick

Airlines serving Leesburg

KLM
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Emirates
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LOT
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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 $484 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Leesburg are about 130% 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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Home2 Suites by Hilton Leesburg
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 89 reviews)
$166+
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Hampton Inn Dulles/Cascades
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1035 reviews)
$125+
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Lansdowne Resort and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 410 reviews)
$203+
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Hyatt House Sterling Dulles Airport North
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1298 reviews)
$125+
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Hyatt Regency Dulles
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1614 reviews)
$126+
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Leesburg Colonial Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 794 reviews)
$135+
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Renting a car in Leesburg

Renting a car in Leesburg costs $60 per day, on average, or $120 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41. The most frequently booked car type in Leesburg is Compact (Toyota RAV4 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 $60 per day, on average, or $120 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41. The most frequently booked car type in Leesburg is Compact (Toyota RAV4 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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