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
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″.
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.
Airlines serving Alexandria
Where to stay in popular areas of Alexandria
Most booked hotels in Alexandria
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.
Best car rental deals in Alexandria
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$37/day
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$38/day