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, Haywood's (2 North Main Street) and Bistro on Main (8 N Main St) are great picks.

When to visit Lexington

Lexington in January
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lexington in January
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, United Airlines, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lexington departs from Columbus and takes around 3h 20m.

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

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, United Airlines, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Lexington departs from Columbus and takes around 3h 20m.

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

Airports near Lexington

ROARoanoke
LYHLynchburg Preston-Glenn Field
CHOCharlottesville Albemarle

Airlines serving Lexington

Lufthansa
Good (8,031 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,521 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,424 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,591 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,752 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,090 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (409 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,419 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,528 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,921 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,215 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,217 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,503 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,574 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (689 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,633 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,347 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (648 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 (8.8, 112 reviews)
$95+
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Hampton Inn Lexington-Historic Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 365 reviews)
$134+
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Sleep Inn and Suites Virginia Horse Center
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 640 reviews)
$89+
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Wingate by Wyndham Lexington
3 stars
Excellent (8, 802 reviews)
$78+
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Comfort Inn Lexington Virginia Horse Center
2 stars
Excellent (8, 420 reviews)
$60+
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Lexington
2 stars
Good (7.7, 1912 reviews)
$54+
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Renting a car in Lexington

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Lexington is Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Rogue or similar) are, on average, 24% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Lexington is Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Rogue or similar) are, on average, 24% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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