Introduction
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

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 September
Estimated hotel price
$182
1 night at 3-star hotel
Leesburg in September
Estimated hotel price
$182
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 Orlando and takes around 2h 10m.

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 Orlando and takes around 2h 10m.

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

Airlines serving Leesburg

KLM
Good (1,571 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,209 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,477 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,548 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,648 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,176 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,980 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,201 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,594 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,533 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,432 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,473 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,386 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,046 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,887 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (318 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (236 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 98% 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

Lansdowne Resort and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 417 reviews)
$259+
Hampton Inn Dulles/Cascades
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1049 reviews)
$112+
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Dulles Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 502 reviews)
$139+
Hampton Inn & Suites Leesburg
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 378 reviews)
$134+
Homewood Suites By Hilton Leesburg
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 178 reviews)
$145+
Hyatt House Sterling Dulles Airport North
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1333 reviews)
$124+

Renting a car in Leesburg

Renting a car in Leesburg costs $69 per day, on average, or $206 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 8% cheaper than airport locations in Leesburg.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Leesburg is Standard (Chevrolet Blazer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Leesburg costs $69 per day, on average, or $206 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 8% cheaper than airport locations in Leesburg.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Leesburg is Standard (Chevrolet Blazer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.