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

Suffolk travel guide

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You're Going to Love Suffolk

With a population of 84,585, Suffolk is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Suffolk has to offer.

Where to Eat in Suffolk

If you’re looking for affordable options, Decoys (3305 Ferry Rd) and Harper's Table (122 N. Main St) are great picks.

When to visit Suffolk

Suffolk in December
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel
Suffolk in December
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Suffolk in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 30.2 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 5.5″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Suffolk, with an average rainfall of 3.2″.

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How to Get to Suffolk

Plane

Although Suffolk doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norfolk Airport (ORF), which is located 24 miles from Suffolk. Norfolk Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Suffolk departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 54m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Suffolk. The train journey from Suffolk to Richmond takes 2h 16m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $34 for a 4h 21m trip.

Car

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

Bus

You can travel by bus to Suffolk using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Boston, the bus ride to Suffolk takes 945 miles and will cost you around $150. From Miami, the ticket costs about $239 for a journey of 2095 miles.

Plane

Although Suffolk doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Norfolk Airport (ORF), which is located 24 miles from Suffolk. Norfolk Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Suffolk departs from Orlando and takes around 1h 54m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Suffolk. The train journey from Suffolk to Richmond takes 2h 16m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Alexandria, expect to pay about $34 for a 4h 21m trip.

Car

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

Bus

You can travel by bus to Suffolk using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Boston, the bus ride to Suffolk takes 945 miles and will cost you around $150. From Miami, the ticket costs about $239 for a journey of 2095 miles.

Airports near Suffolk

ORFNorfolk
RICRichmond Byrd Intl
PHFNewport News Intl

Airlines serving Suffolk

Lufthansa
Good (7,054 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,854 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,940 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,703 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,222 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,265 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,985 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,855 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,205 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (968 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,921 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Suffolk

Most booked hotels in Suffolk

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Courtyard by Marriott Suffolk Chesapeake
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 304 reviews)
$116+
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Hilton Garden Inn Suffolk Riverfront
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 486 reviews)
$143+
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Suffolk, An IHG Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8, 351 reviews)
$137+
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Hilton Garden Inn Chesapeake/Suffolk
3 stars
Good (7.7, 454 reviews)
$122+
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Comfort Suites Suffolk - Chesapeake
2 stars
Good (7.6, 733 reviews)
$102+
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The Nest Hotel Suffolk
2 stars
Mediocre (3.2, 200 reviews)
$86+
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Renting a car in Suffolk

Renting a car in Suffolk costs $84 per day, on average, or $252 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 20% more expensive than at Norfolk.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Suffolk (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. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Suffolk, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Suffolk costs $84 per day, on average, or $252 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 20% more expensive than at Norfolk.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Suffolk (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. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Suffolk, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.

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