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 Miami and takes around 2h 34m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Vienna. The train journey from Vienna 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 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 Washington Deluxe. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Vienna 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 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 Miami and takes around 2h 34m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Vienna. The train journey from Vienna 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 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 Washington Deluxe. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Vienna 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 Vienna

Airlines serving Vienna

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 Vienna

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Extended Stay America Suites - Washington - DC - Tysons Corner and Quality Inn Tysons Corner.

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)
$128+
Hyatt Regency Dulles
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1027 reviews)
$140+
DoubleTree by Hilton McLean Tysons
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 671 reviews)
$141+
Wingate by Wyndham Chantilly / Dulles Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2003 reviews)
$94+
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tysons Corner
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 883 reviews)
$129+
Holiday Inn Washington-Dulles International Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 662 reviews)
$114+

Renting a car in Vienna

Renting a car in Vienna costs $60 per day, on average, or $180 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 $60 per day, on average, or $180 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.