Introduction
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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Culpeper has to offer.

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 Atlanta and takes around 1h 45m.

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..

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 Atlanta and takes around 1h 45m.

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..

Airports near Culpeper

CHOCharlottesville Albemarle
SHDStaunton Shenandoah Valley

Airlines serving Culpeper

KLM
Good (1,542 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,126 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,446 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,480 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,008 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,629 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,887 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,212 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,359 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,480 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,420 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,416 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,339 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,009 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,674 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (228 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (313 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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Suites at 249
2 stars
Excellent (9.4, 131 reviews)
$200+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Culpeper By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 269 reviews)
$130+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Culpeper
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 176 reviews)
$134+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Culpeper
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 705 reviews)
$88+
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Baymont by Wyndham Culpeper
3 stars
Good (7.6, 108 reviews)
$82+
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Motel 6-Culpeper. Va
2 stars
Good (7.5, 271 reviews)
$66+
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Renting a car in Culpeper

Renting a car in Culpeper costs $77 per day, on average, or $310 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Culpeper.

Expect to pay $4.13 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 $49.51 and $66.02. The most frequently booked car type in Culpeper is Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are, on average, 28% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Culpeper costs $77 per day, on average, or $310 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Culpeper.

Expect to pay $4.13 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 $49.51 and $66.02. The most frequently booked car type in Culpeper is Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are, on average, 28% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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