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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
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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 February
Estimated hotel price
$156
1 night at 3-star hotel
Leesburg in February
Estimated hotel price
$156
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 36m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Leesburg, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Leesburg to Richmond takes 2h 00m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 for a 2h 09m 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 Sixt and Turo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Leesburg, including Washington Deluxe, Bus and OurBus.

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 36m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Leesburg, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Leesburg to Richmond takes 2h 00m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 for a 2h 09m 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 Sixt and Turo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Leesburg, including Washington Deluxe, Bus and OurBus.

Airports near Leesburg

HGRHagerstown Regional
FDKFrederick

Airlines serving Leesburg

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,617 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,017 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,129 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,059 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,117 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,698 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,446 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,515 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,563 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,341 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,109 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,630 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,340 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,156 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,559 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,902 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,098 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (286 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (184 reviews)
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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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Lansdowne Resort and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 407 reviews)
$162+
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Homewood Suites By Hilton Leesburg
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 178 reviews)
$114+
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Hyatt House Sterling Dulles Airport North
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1291 reviews)
$108+
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Courtyard by Marriott Dulles Airport Herndon
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 898 reviews)
$95+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Leesburg
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 362 reviews)
$105+
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Hyatt Regency Dulles
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1584 reviews)
$108+
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Renting a car in Leesburg

Renting a car in Leesburg costs $63 per day, on average, or $127 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, 5% more expensive than at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. 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, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Leesburg costs $63 per day, on average, or $127 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, 5% more expensive than at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. 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, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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