Fairfax travel guide

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You're Going to Love Fairfax

With a population of 22,565, Fairfax 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 Fairfax has to offer.

Where to Eat in Fairfax

If you’re looking for affordable options, Villa Mozart Restaurant (4009 Chain Bridge Road) and Uncle Julio's - Fairfax Corner (4251 Fairfax Corner Ave) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Earp's Ordinary (10420 Main Street Suite 210) and Mackenzie's Tunes & Tonics (3950 University Dr) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Fairfax.

When to visit Fairfax

Fairfax in January
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Fairfax in January
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Fairfax

Plane

When flying to Fairfax, you’ll arrive at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Fairfax departs from Miami and takes around 2h 36m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Fairfax. The train journey from Fairfax to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $7 for a 2h 05m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Fairfax is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 15 miles from Fairfax. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fairfax, including Megabus, Bus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Fairfax takes 175 miles and will cost you around $12. From New York, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 265 miles. Fairfax’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Fairfax, you’ll arrive at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Fairfax departs from Miami and takes around 2h 36m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Fairfax. The train journey from Fairfax to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $7 for a 2h 05m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Fairfax is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 15 miles from Fairfax. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fairfax, including Megabus, Bus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Fairfax takes 175 miles and will cost you around $12. From New York, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 265 miles. Fairfax’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city center.

Airports near Fairfax

Airlines serving Fairfax

KLM
Good (852 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,534 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,613 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,119 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,859 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,176 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,651 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (716 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (502 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,604 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (184 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,347 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Fairfax

Most booked hotels in Fairfax

The Watermark Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 265 reviews)
$192+
Hyatt Regency Dulles
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1031 reviews)
$147+
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Fairfax Fair Oaks
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 473 reviews)
$136+
Wingate by Wyndham Chantilly / Dulles Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1975 reviews)
$92+
Hilton Fairfax
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2062 reviews)
$139+
Hilton Garden Inn Fairfax
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 147 reviews)
$115+

Renting a car in Fairfax

Renting a car in Fairfax costs $49 per day, on average, or $146 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Fairfax (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Fairfax, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Fairfax costs $49 per day, on average, or $146 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Fairfax (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Fairfax, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.