Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Lexington travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lexington

With a population of 7,042, Lexington is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Lexington deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Lexington

If you’re looking for affordable options, Southern Inn Restaurant (37 S Main St) and Juniper Lounge at The Gin Hotel (30 South Main Street) are great picks.

When to visit Lexington

Lexington in December
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lexington in December
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lexington in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 24.8 °F, with an average temperature of 35.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in Lexington, with an average rainfall of 2.7″.

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How to Get to Lexington

Plane

Although Lexington doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lynchburg Preston-Glenn Field (LYH), which is located 34 miles from Lexington. Roanoke is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Lufthansa, ANA and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lexington departs from White Plains and takes around 3h 56m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lexington.

Car

Another option to get to Lexington is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 152 miles from Lexington. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lexington using Greyhound or FlixBus. Lexington’s bus station is located 0.8 miles from the city center.

Plane

Although Lexington doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Lynchburg Preston-Glenn Field (LYH), which is located 34 miles from Lexington. Roanoke is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Lufthansa, ANA and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lexington departs from White Plains and takes around 3h 56m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lexington.

Car

Another option to get to Lexington is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 152 miles from Lexington. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lexington using Greyhound or FlixBus. Lexington’s bus station is located 0.8 miles from the city center.

Airports near Lexington

ROARoanoke
LYHLynchburg Preston-Glenn Field
CHOCharlottesville Albemarle

Airlines serving Lexington

Lufthansa
Good (7,491 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,402 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,978 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,976 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,374 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,651 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,299 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,091 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (365 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,450 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (984 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,866 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,149 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,683 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,549 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (667 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (514 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,125 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,043 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lexington

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Motel 6 Lexington and Sleep Inn and Suites Virginia Horse Center.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lexington

Most booked hotels in Lexington

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Tru by Hilton Lexington
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 87 reviews)
$122+
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Hampton Inn Lexington-Historic Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 350 reviews)
$137+
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The Gin Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 723 reviews)
$143+
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Wingate by Wyndham Lexington
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 722 reviews)
$89+
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Sleep Inn and Suites Virginia Horse Center
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 593 reviews)
$191+
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Lexington
2 stars
Good (7.7, 1826 reviews)
$91+
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Renting a car in Lexington

Expect to pay $3.48 per gallon in Lexington (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $41.79 and $55.72.

Expect to pay $3.48 per gallon in Lexington (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $41.79 and $55.72.

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