Alexandria travel guide

Alexandria Tourism | Alexandria Guide

You're Going to Love Alexandria

With a population of 47,723, Alexandria is a must-see destination in Louisiana, 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 Alexandria has to offer.

Activities & attractions in Alexandria

When to visit Alexandria

Alexandria in August
Estimated hotel price
$91
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alexandria in August
Estimated hotel price
$91
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Alexandria in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 46.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 6.4″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Alexandria, with an average rainfall of 3.2″.

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How to Get to Alexandria

Plane

When flying to Alexandria, you’ll arrive at Alexandria (AEX), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Alexandria include Air France, Aeromexico and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Alexandria departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 44m.

Car

Another option to get to Alexandria is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 169 miles from Alexandria. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

Alexandria’s bus station is located 1.9 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Alexandria, you’ll arrive at Alexandria (AEX), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Alexandria include Air France, Aeromexico and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Alexandria departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 44m.

Car

Another option to get to Alexandria is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 169 miles from Alexandria. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

Alexandria’s bus station is located 1.9 miles from the city center.

Airports near Alexandria

Airlines serving Alexandria

Lufthansa
Good (7,188 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,351 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,846 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,845 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,550 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,536 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,249 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,419 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,298 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (832 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,042 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (2,040 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,903 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (246 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (835 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (667 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,340 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (536 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,802 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Alexandria

Most booked hotels in Alexandria

Courtyard by Marriott Alexandria
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 198 reviews)
$103+
Hotel Bentley
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 190 reviews)
$125+
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Pineville, LA
2 stars
Excellent (8, 738 reviews)
$81+
Holiday Inn Express Pineville-Alexandria Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 22 reviews)
$101+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Alexandria Airport
2 stars
Good (7.6, 1054 reviews)
$76+
Best Western of Alexandria Inn & Suites & Conference Center
2 stars
Good (6.8, 589 reviews)
$92+

Renting a car in Alexandria

Renting a car in Alexandria costs $62 per day, on average, or $187 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 16% cheaper than airport locations in Alexandria.

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Alexandria (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Alexandria is Intermediate (Honda CR-V or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Alexandria costs $62 per day, on average, or $187 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 16% cheaper than airport locations in Alexandria.

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Alexandria (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Alexandria is Intermediate (Honda CR-V or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.