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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
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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, 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
$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 13 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Leesburg departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Leesburg, followed by Acela. The train journey from Leesburg to Philadelphia takes 1h 59m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 17m trip.

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Leesburg, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Leesburg takes 140 miles and will cost you around $50. From Charlottesville, the ticket costs about $47 for a journey of 185 miles.

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 Atlanta and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Leesburg, followed by Acela. The train journey from Leesburg to Philadelphia takes 1h 59m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 17m trip.

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

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Leesburg, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Leesburg takes 140 miles and will cost you around $50. From Charlottesville, the ticket costs about $47 for a journey of 185 miles.

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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Emirates
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Air France
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Air Canada
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Etihad Airways
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Cathay Pacific
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Finnair
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LOT
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Alaska Airlines
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Malaysia Airlines
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JetBlue
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Frontier
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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 (8.6, 178 reviews)
$124+
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Lansdowne Resort and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 406 reviews)
$200+
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The Westin Washington Dulles Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1275 reviews)
$116+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Leesburg
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 358 reviews)
$110+
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Hyatt Regency Dulles
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1580 reviews)
$109+
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Holiday Inn Washington-Dulles Intl Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1077 reviews)
$132+
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Renting a car in Leesburg

Renting a car in Leesburg costs $51 per day, on average, or $101 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Leesburg.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. 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 $51 per day, on average, or $101 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Leesburg.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. 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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