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With a population of 3,788, National Harbor is a must-see destination in Maryland, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. National Harbor deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in National Harbor

If you’re looking for affordable options, Grace's Mandarin (188 Waterfront Street) and Ginger - MGM National Harbor (101 Mgm National Ave) are great picks.

When to visit National Harbor

National Harbor in November
Estimated hotel price
$220
1 night at 3-star hotel
National Harbor in November
Estimated hotel price
$220
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to National Harbor

Plane

When flying to National Harbor, you’ll arrive at Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to National Harbor departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving National Harbor, followed by Acela. The train journey from National Harbor to Baltimore takes 0h 37m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 53m trip.

Car

Another option to get to National Harbor is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 8 miles from National Harbor. You’ll find branches of Turo and Alamo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to National Harbor, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Washington Deluxe and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to National Harbor takes 170 miles and will cost you around $29. From New York, the ticket costs about $40 for a journey of 195 miles.

Plane

When flying to National Harbor, you’ll arrive at Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to National Harbor departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving National Harbor, followed by Acela. The train journey from National Harbor to Baltimore takes 0h 37m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $19 for a 1h 53m trip.

Car

Another option to get to National Harbor is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 8 miles from National Harbor. You’ll find branches of Turo and Alamo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to National Harbor, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Washington Deluxe and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to National Harbor takes 170 miles and will cost you around $29. From New York, the ticket costs about $40 for a journey of 195 miles.

Airports near National Harbor

Airlines serving National Harbor

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of National Harbor

Most booked hotels in National Harbor

Hyatt Place National Harbor
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1014 reviews)
$217+
Wyndham Vacation Resorts at National Harbor
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 453 reviews)
$292+
Citizenm Washington Dc Capitol
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1675 reviews)
$159+
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1476 reviews)
$347+
The Westin Washington National Harbor
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1361 reviews)
$211+
Washington Plaza Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 4434 reviews)
$160+

Renting a car in National Harbor

Renting a car in National Harbor costs $41 per day, on average, or $81 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in National Harbor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. Intermediate (Chevrolet Captiva or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in National Harbor, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in National Harbor costs $41 per day, on average, or $81 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in National Harbor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. Intermediate (Chevrolet Captiva or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in National Harbor, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car rental agencies in National Harbor

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