Vienna travel guide

Vienna Tourism | Vienna Guide

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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Vienna has to offer.

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.

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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Vienna. The train journey from Vienna to Baltimore takes 0h 29m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 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 Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vienna, including Megabus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Vienna takes 170 miles and will cost you around $20. 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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Vienna. The train journey from Vienna to Baltimore takes 0h 29m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 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 Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vienna, including Megabus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Vienna takes 170 miles and will cost you around $20. From New York, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 275 miles.

Airports near Vienna

Airlines serving Vienna

KLM
Good (843 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,616 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (978 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,112 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,436 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,978 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,989 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (930 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (836 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,752 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (528 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (730 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,582 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,358 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (189 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, 267 reviews)
$130+
Hyatt Regency Dulles
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1032 reviews)
$145+
DoubleTree by Hilton McLean Tysons
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 670 reviews)
$141+
Wingate by Wyndham Chantilly / Dulles Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1999 reviews)
$94+
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tysons Corner
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 892 reviews)
$129+
Holiday Inn Washington-Dulles International Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 666 reviews)
$112+

Renting a car in Vienna

Renting a car in Vienna costs $61 per day, on average, or $182 if you want to rent if for 3 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. Compact (Hyundai Veloster or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Vienna, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Vienna costs $61 per day, on average, or $182 if you want to rent if for 3 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. Compact (Hyundai Veloster or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Vienna, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.