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What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Culpeper travel guide

Culpeper Tourism | Culpeper Guide

You're Going to Love Culpeper

With a population of 16.379, Culpeper 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 Culpeper has to offer.

Activities & attractions in Culpeper

La Bee da Loca - Glass enclosed Bee Hive (active)
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When to visit Culpeper

Culpeper in December
Estimated hotel price
$95
1 night at 3-star hotel
Culpeper in December
Estimated hotel price
$95
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Culpeper in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 24.8 °F, with an average temperature of 33.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Culpeper, with an average rainfall of 2.6″.

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How to Get to Culpeper

Plane

Although Culpeper doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charlottesville Albemarle (CHO), which is located 54 km from Culpeper. The shortest domestic flight to Culpeper departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 28m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Culpeper, followed by Acela. The train journey from Culpeper to Philadelphia takes 1h 43m and costs around $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $22 for a 2h 53m trip. The train station in Culpeper is called Culpeper, and is located 0.3 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Culpeper is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 96 km from Culpeper. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Culpeper, including Washington Deluxe, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Culpeper takes 177 km and will cost you around $54. From Charlottesville, the ticket costs about $53 for a journey of 298 km.

Plane

Although Culpeper doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charlottesville Albemarle (CHO), which is located 54 km from Culpeper. The shortest domestic flight to Culpeper departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 28m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Culpeper, followed by Acela. The train journey from Culpeper to Philadelphia takes 1h 43m and costs around $39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $22 for a 2h 53m trip. The train station in Culpeper is called Culpeper, and is located 0.3 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Culpeper is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 96 km from Culpeper. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Culpeper, including Washington Deluxe, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Culpeper takes 177 km and will cost you around $54. From Charlottesville, the ticket costs about $53 for a journey of 298 km.

Airports near Culpeper

CHOCharlottesville Albemarle
SHDStaunton Shenandoah Valley

Airlines serving Culpeper

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,702 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,121 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,208 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,099 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,207 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,528 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,488 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,660 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,669 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,377 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,176 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,145 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,130 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,799 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (191 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (290 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,890 reviews)
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Where to stay in Culpeper

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Culpeper By IHG and Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Culpeper.

Where to stay in popular areas of Culpeper

Most booked hotels in Culpeper

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Hampton Inn & Suites Culpeper
3 stars
Excellent (9, 163 reviews)
$117+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Culpeper By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 253 reviews)
$106+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Culpeper
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 687 reviews)
$82+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Culpeper
2 stars
Good (7.6, 63 reviews)
$70+
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Motel 6-Culpeper. Va
2 stars
Good (6.9, 265 reviews)
$54+
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Quality Inn Culpeper
2 stars
Good (6.8, 278 reviews)
$66+
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Renting a car in Culpeper

Renting a car in Culpeper costs $57 per day, on average, or $172 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.14 per gallon in Culpeper (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $37.70 and $50.27.

Renting a car in Culpeper costs $57 per day, on average, or $172 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.14 per gallon in Culpeper (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $37.70 and $50.27.

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