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.
Where to Eat in Leesburg
If you’re looking for affordable options, Lightfoot Restaurant (11 North King Street) and The Tasting Room at Palio (2 West Market Street) are great picks.
When to visit Leesburg
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 50m.
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 $4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $7 for a 1h 55m 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 Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Leesburg, including Megabus, FlixBus and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Leesburg takes 175 miles and will cost you around $12. From New York, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 260 miles.
Airlines serving Leesburg
Where to stay in Leesburg
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Suites Leesburg and Best Western Leesburg Hotel & Conference Center.
Where to stay in popular areas of Leesburg
Most booked hotels in Leesburg
Renting a car in Leesburg
Renting a car in Leesburg costs $60 per day, on average, or $121 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 3% cheaper than airport locations in Leesburg.
Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Leesburg is Standard (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.