Vienna travel guide

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You're Going to Love Vienna

With a population of 15,687, Vienna is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Vienna deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Vienna

If you’re looking for affordable options, Paladar Latin Kitchen & Rum Bar (1934 Old Gallows Road) and The Fermented Pig at Ovations (1551 Trap Rd) are great picks.

Most popular restaurants in Vienna

Contemporary American
Wonderful (222 reviews)
Italian
Wonderful (153 reviews)
Steakhouse
Wonderful (130 reviews)
French
Wonderful (118 reviews)
Contemporary American
Wonderful (222 reviews)
Italian
Wonderful (153 reviews)
Steakhouse
Wonderful (130 reviews)
French
Wonderful (118 reviews)

When to visit Vienna

Vienna in December
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vienna in December
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Vienna

Plane

When flying to Vienna, you’ll arrive at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Vienna departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 17m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Vienna, followed by Acela. The train journey from Vienna to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $10 for a 1h 56m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Vienna is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 12 miles from Vienna. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vienna, including Megabus, Bus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Vienna takes 175 miles and will cost you around $12. From New York, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 275 miles.

Plane

When flying to Vienna, you’ll arrive at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Vienna departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 17m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Vienna, followed by Acela. The train journey from Vienna to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $5 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $10 for a 1h 56m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Vienna is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 12 miles from Vienna. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vienna, including Megabus, Bus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Vienna takes 175 miles and will cost you around $12. From New York, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 275 miles.

Airports near Vienna

Airlines serving Vienna

KLM
Good (848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,442 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,919 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,705 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
LOT
Good (680 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (910 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,494 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (703 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (487 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,610 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (180 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Vienna

Most booked hotels in Vienna

Courtyard by Marriott Dunn Loring Fairfax
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 270 reviews)
$161+
Hyatt Regency Dulles
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1036 reviews)
$149+
Wingate by Wyndham Chantilly / Dulles Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1939 reviews)
$94+
The Westin Washington Dulles Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 752 reviews)
$156+
Hyatt Place Herndon Dulles Airport - East
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 3125 reviews)
$118+
Hilton Garden Inn Tysons Corner
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1428 reviews)
$158+

Renting a car in Vienna

Renting a car in Vienna costs $57 per day, on average, or $114 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Vienna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Vienna is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Veloster or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Vienna costs $57 per day, on average, or $114 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Vienna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Vienna is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Veloster or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.