Ashburn travel guide

Ashburn Tourism | Ashburn Guide

You're Going to Love Ashburn

With a population of 43,511, Ashburn 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Ashburn has to offer.

Where to Eat in Ashburn

If you’re looking for affordable options, Uncle Julio's - Loudoun (44703 Thorndike Street) and Okada Japanese Restaurant (20357 Exchange St) are great picks.

When to visit Ashburn

Ashburn in December
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ashburn in December
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ashburn

Plane

When flying to Ashburn, you’ll arrive at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Ashburn departs from Boston and takes around 1h 28m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ashburn, followed by Acela. The train journey from Ashburn to Baltimore takes 0h 29m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $18 for a 1h 48m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ashburn is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 26 miles from Ashburn. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashburn, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Washington Deluxe and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Ashburn takes 170 miles and will cost you around $28. From New York, the ticket costs about $60 for a journey of 210 miles.

Plane

When flying to Ashburn, you’ll arrive at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Ashburn departs from Boston and takes around 1h 28m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ashburn, followed by Acela. The train journey from Ashburn to Baltimore takes 0h 29m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $18 for a 1h 48m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ashburn is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 26 miles from Ashburn. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ashburn, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Washington Deluxe and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Ashburn takes 170 miles and will cost you around $28. From New York, the ticket costs about $60 for a journey of 210 miles.

Airports near Ashburn

Airlines serving Ashburn

KLM
Good (1,352 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,843 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,835 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,551 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,670 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,900 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,235 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,420 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,338 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,237 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,202 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,300 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (877 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,906 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (886 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,514 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (307 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ashburn

Most booked hotels in Ashburn

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Ashburn Dulles North
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 262 reviews)
$115+
Hyatt Regency Dulles
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1271 reviews)
$131+
Aloft Dulles Airport North
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 702 reviews)
$110+
The Westin Washington Dulles Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1105 reviews)
$153+
Wingate by Wyndham Chantilly / Dulles Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2186 reviews)
$88+
Holiday Inn Washington-Dulles International Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 975 reviews)
$110+

Renting a car in Ashburn

Renting a car in Ashburn costs $63 per day, on average, or $254 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 16% more expensive than at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Ashburn (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 Ashburn is Luxury (Audi Q3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Ashburn costs $63 per day, on average, or $254 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 16% more expensive than at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Ashburn (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 Ashburn is Luxury (Audi Q3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.