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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

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 21 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Leesburg departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 57m.

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..

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 Chicago and takes around 1h 57m.

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..

Airports near Leesburg

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Airlines serving Leesburg

KLM
Good (1,550 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,129 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,484 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,259 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,629 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,050 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,640 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,905 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,404 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,494 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,433 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,350 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,024 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,727 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (229 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (314 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 60% 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 (8.7, 414 reviews)
$247+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Leesburg
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 383 reviews)
$128+
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Hyatt Regency Dulles
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1626 reviews)
$135+
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Wingate by Wyndham Chantilly / Dulles Airport
3 stars
Good (7.9, 2298 reviews)
$110+
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Hyatt Place Herndon Dulles Airport - East
3 stars
Good (7.8, 3306 reviews)
$117+
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Best Western Leesburg Hotel & Conference Center
2 stars
Good (7.6, 597 reviews)
$98+
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Renting a car in Leesburg

Renting a car in Leesburg costs $62 per day, on average, or $186 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 36% cheaper than airport locations in Leesburg.

Expect to pay $4.24 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 $50.88 and $67.83. The most frequently booked car type in Leesburg is Mini (Toyota Sienna 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, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Leesburg costs $62 per day, on average, or $186 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 36% cheaper than airport locations in Leesburg.

Expect to pay $4.24 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 $50.88 and $67.83. The most frequently booked car type in Leesburg is Mini (Toyota Sienna 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, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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