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

Potomac travel guide

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You're Going to Love Potomac

With a population of 44,965, Potomac is a must-see destination in Maryland, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Potomac deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Potomac

If you’re looking for affordable options, Founding Farmers MD: Potomac (12505 Park Potomac Avenue) and King Street Oyster Bar - Potomac (12435 Park Potomac Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Potomac

Potomac in December
Estimated hotel price
$118
1 night at 3-star hotel
Potomac in December
Estimated hotel price
$118
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Potomac in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as -0.4 °F, with an average temperature of -0.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 4.1″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Potomac, with an average rainfall of 2.5″.

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How to Get to Potomac

Plane

When flying to Potomac, you’ll arrive at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), which is located 22 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Potomac departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 33m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Potomac, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Potomac to Baltimore takes 0h 47m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 56m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Potomac is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 19 km from Potomac. You’ll find branches of Turo and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Potomac, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Potomac takes 225 km and will cost you around $50. From New York, the ticket costs about $58 for a journey of 338 km.

Plane

When flying to Potomac, you’ll arrive at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), which is located 22 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Potomac departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 33m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Potomac, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Potomac to Baltimore takes 0h 47m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 56m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Potomac is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 19 km from Potomac. You’ll find branches of Turo and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Potomac, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Potomac takes 225 km and will cost you around $50. From New York, the ticket costs about $58 for a journey of 338 km.

Airports near Potomac

FDKFrederick
FMEFort Meade Tipton

Airlines serving Potomac

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,582 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,104 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,052 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,441 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,531 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,466 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,091 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,082 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Potomac

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Bolger Hotel and Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (10, 68 reviews)
$126+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Bethesda Washington DC
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1378 reviews)
$114+
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Hyatt Regency Bethesda
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1881 reviews)
$98+
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Holiday Inn Washington-Dulles Intl Airport By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1078 reviews)
$85+
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The Bethesdan Hotel, Tapestry by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1026 reviews)
$106+
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Hyatt Regency Dulles
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1593 reviews)
$109+
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Renting a car in Potomac

Renting a car in Potomac costs $68 per day, on average, or $136 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Potomac (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69.

Renting a car in Potomac costs $68 per day, on average, or $136 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Potomac (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69.

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