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

Powhatan travel guide

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You're Going to Love Powhatan

Powhatan is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. Powhatan deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Powhatan

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Powhatan in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °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 37.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 4.5″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Powhatan, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.

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How to Get to Powhatan

Plane

Although Powhatan doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Richmond Byrd Airport (RIC), which is located 33 miles from Powhatan. Charlottesville Albemarle is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Powhatan departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Powhatan, followed by Train. The train journey from Powhatan to Alexandria takes 2h 03m and costs around $33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $37 for a 4h 44m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Powhatan is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 106 miles from Powhatan. You’ll find branches of Turo and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Powhatan, including Greyhound, FlixBus and CoachRun. From Coral Hills, the bus ride to Powhatan takes 90 miles and will cost you around $24. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 110 miles.

Plane

Although Powhatan doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Richmond Byrd Airport (RIC), which is located 33 miles from Powhatan. Charlottesville Albemarle is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Powhatan departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Powhatan, followed by Train. The train journey from Powhatan to Alexandria takes 2h 03m and costs around $33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $37 for a 4h 44m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Powhatan is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 106 miles from Powhatan. You’ll find branches of Turo and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Powhatan, including Greyhound, FlixBus and CoachRun. From Coral Hills, the bus ride to Powhatan takes 90 miles and will cost you around $24. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $22 for a journey of 110 miles.

Airports near Powhatan

CHOCharlottesville Albemarle
RICRichmond Byrd Intl
PHFNewport News Intl

Airlines serving Powhatan

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,635 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,005 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,585 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,105 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,091 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,507 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,534 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,607 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,338 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,477 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,897 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,091 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,490 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,081 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Powhatan

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Renting a car in Powhatan

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Powhatan (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.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Powhatan (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.