Reston travel guide
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You're Going to Love Reston
With a population of 58,404, Reston 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 Reston has to offer.
Where to Eat in Reston
If you’re looking for affordable options, Harvest + Vine (11750 Sunrise Valley Drive) and Uncle Julio's - Reston Town Center (1827 Library Street) are great picks.
When to visit Reston
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Reston in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 4.2″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Reston, with an average rainfall of 2.7″.
How to Get to Reston
Plane
When flying to Reston, you’ll arrive at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Reston departs from Miami and takes around 2h 36m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Reston. The train journey from Reston 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 Reston is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 17 miles from Reston. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Reston, including Megabus, Bus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Reston takes 175 miles and will cost you around $12. From New York, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 265 miles.
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Most booked hotels in Reston
Renting a car in Reston
Renting a car in Reston costs $51 per day, on average, or $154 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 22% cheaper than airport locations in Reston.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Reston (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. The most frequently booked car type in Reston is Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Leaf or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.