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

Washington travel guide

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You're Going to Love Washington

With a population of 13,982, Washington is a must-see destination in Missouri, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Washington deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Washington

Washington in December
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Washington in December
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Washington

Plane

Although Washington doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to St. Louis Lambert Airport (STL), which is located 37 miles from Washington. Columbia Regional is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, United Airlines, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Washington departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Washington is to pick up a car rental from St. Louis, which is about 44 miles from Washington. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in St. Louis.

Plane

Although Washington doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to St. Louis Lambert Airport (STL), which is located 37 miles from Washington. Columbia Regional is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, United Airlines, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Washington departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Washington is to pick up a car rental from St. Louis, which is about 44 miles from Washington. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in St. Louis.

Airports near Washington

COUColumbia Regional
STLLambert-St Louis
BLVBelleville

Airlines serving Washington

Lufthansa
Good (8,222 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,580 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,226 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,468 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,568 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,659 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (959 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,213 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,632 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,486 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (318 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,932 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,551 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,464 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Washington

Most booked hotels in Washington

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River Sirens Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (9.6, 109 reviews)
$151+
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Best Western Plus Washington Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, 233 reviews)
$139+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Washington
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 294 reviews)
$81+
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Inn at Elijah McLean's
4 stars
Good (7.9, 42 reviews)
$133+
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Renting a car in Washington

Renting a car in Washington costs $63 per day, on average, or $126 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Lambert-St Louis.

Expect to pay $4.50 per gallon in Washington (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $54.06 and $72.07.

Renting a car in Washington costs $63 per day, on average, or $126 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Lambert-St Louis.

Expect to pay $4.50 per gallon in Washington (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $54.06 and $72.07.

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