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

Waldorf travel guide

Waldorf Tourism | Waldorf Guide

You're Going to Love Waldorf

With a population of 67,752, Waldorf is a must-see destination in Maryland, 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 Waldorf has to offer.

Where to Eat in Waldorf

If you’re looking for affordable options, Red Tails Ocean Grille (173 St Patricks Dr) and Carrabba's Italian Grill - Waldorf (3754 Crain Hwy) are great picks.

When to visit Waldorf

Waldorf in December
Estimated hotel price
$116
1 night at 3-star hotel
Waldorf in December
Estimated hotel price
$116
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Waldorf 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 35.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 4.6″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Waldorf, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.

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How to Get to Waldorf

Plane

Although Waldorf doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Washington, D.C. All airports (WAS), which is located 19 miles from Waldorf. The shortest domestic flight to Waldorf departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Waldorf, followed by Acela. The train journey from Waldorf 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 Waldorf is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 20 miles from Waldorf. You’ll find branches of Turo and Alamo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

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

Plane

Although Waldorf doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Washington, D.C. All airports (WAS), which is located 19 miles from Waldorf. The shortest domestic flight to Waldorf departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Waldorf, followed by Acela. The train journey from Waldorf 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 Waldorf is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 20 miles from Waldorf. You’ll find branches of Turo and Alamo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Waldorf, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Washington Deluxe and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Waldorf 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 Waldorf

FDKFrederick
FMEFort Meade Tipton

Airlines serving Waldorf

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 (9,244 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 Waldorf

Most booked hotels in Waldorf

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Hampton Inn Waldorf
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 554 reviews)
$129+
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Holiday Inn Express La Plata
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 379 reviews)
$136+
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La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Waldorf
2 stars
Good (7.8, 959 reviews)
$92+
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Best Western La Plata Inn
2 stars
Good (7.8, 733 reviews)
$99+
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Holiday Inn Express Waldorf
2 stars
Good (7.8, 643 reviews)
$119+
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Residence Inn by Marriott Waldorf
3 stars
Good (7.8, 207 reviews)
$122+
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Renting a car in Waldorf

Renting a car in Waldorf costs $54 per day, on average, or $163 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Waldorf (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. The most frequently booked car type in Waldorf is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Waldorf costs $54 per day, on average, or $163 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Waldorf (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. The most frequently booked car type in Waldorf is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Waldorf

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