Ashburn travel guide

Ashburn Tourism | Ashburn Guide

You're Going to Love Ashburn

With a population of 43,511, Ashburn 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ashburn has to offer.

Where to Eat in Ashburn

If you’re looking for affordable options, Uncle Julio's - Loudoun (44703 Thorndike Street) and Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Ashburn (19870 Belmont Chase Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Ashburn

Ashburn in December
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ashburn in December
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ashburn

Plane

When flying to Ashburn, you’ll arrive at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Ashburn departs from Miami and takes around 2h 34m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Ashburn. The train journey from Ashburn to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $18 for a 1h 53m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ashburn is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 26 miles from Ashburn. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashburn, including Megabus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and Washington Deluxe. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Ashburn takes 170 miles and will cost you around $20. From New York, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 265 miles.

Plane

When flying to Ashburn, you’ll arrive at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Ashburn departs from Miami and takes around 2h 34m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Ashburn. The train journey from Ashburn to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $18 for a 1h 53m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ashburn is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 26 miles from Ashburn. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashburn, including Megabus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and Washington Deluxe. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Ashburn takes 170 miles and will cost you around $20. From New York, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 265 miles.

Airports near Ashburn

Airlines serving Ashburn

KLM
Good (842 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,643 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,575 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,107 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,424 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,988 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,010 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (935 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (838 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,755 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (532 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (734 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,574 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,358 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (188 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ashburn

Most booked hotels in Ashburn

Hyatt Regency Dulles
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1027 reviews)
$140+
Aloft Dulles Airport North
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 629 reviews)
$132+
The Westin Washington Dulles Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 757 reviews)
$144+
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ashburn Dulles North
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 126 reviews)
$131+
Wingate by Wyndham Chantilly / Dulles Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2003 reviews)
$94+
Holiday Inn Washington-Dulles International Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 662 reviews)
$114+

Renting a car in Ashburn

Renting a car in Ashburn costs $70 per day, on average, or $281 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 9% more expensive than at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Ashburn (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. Full-size (Jeep Compass or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ashburn, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Ashburn costs $70 per day, on average, or $281 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 9% more expensive than at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Ashburn (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. Full-size (Jeep Compass or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ashburn, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.