Colonial Beach travel guide
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You're Going to Love Colonial Beach
With a population of 3,542, Colonial Beach is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Colonial Beach to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Colonial Beach
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Colonial Beach in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 26.6 °F, with an average temperature of 37.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.6″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Colonial Beach, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.
How to Get to Colonial Beach
Plane
Although Colonial Beach doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Washington, D.C. All airports (WAS), which is located 44 miles from Colonial Beach. The shortest domestic flight to Colonial Beach departs from Miami and takes around 2h 34m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Colonial Beach. The train journey from Colonial Beach 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 Colonial Beach is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 45 miles from Colonial Beach. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Washington, D.C..
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Colonial Beach, including Megabus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and Washington Deluxe. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Colonial Beach 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 Colonial Beach
Airlines serving Colonial Beach
Where to stay in Colonial Beach
Average rates range from around $328 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $282 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Colonial Beach
Most booked hotels in Colonial Beach
Renting a car in Colonial Beach
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Colonial Beach (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.