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. Culpeper deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Activities & attractions in Culpeper

When to visit Culpeper

Culpeper in January
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Culpeper in January
Estimated hotel price
$106
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 34 miles from Culpeper. The shortest domestic flight to Culpeper departs from Boston and takes around 1h 28m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Culpeper, followed by Acela. The train journey from Culpeper 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. The train station in Culpeper is called Culpeper, and is located 0.2 miles 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 60 miles from Culpeper. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

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

Plane

Although Culpeper doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charlottesville Albemarle (CHO), which is located 34 miles from Culpeper. The shortest domestic flight to Culpeper departs from Boston and takes around 1h 28m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Culpeper, followed by Acela. The train journey from Culpeper 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. The train station in Culpeper is called Culpeper, and is located 0.2 miles 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 60 miles from Culpeper. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

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

Airlines serving Culpeper

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 Culpeper

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

Where to stay in popular areas of Culpeper

Most booked hotels in Culpeper

Hampton Inn & Suites Culpeper
2 stars
Excellent (9, 151 reviews)
$136+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Culpeper
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 257 reviews)
$110+
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Culpeper
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 480 reviews)
$73+
Quality Inn
2 stars
Good (6.3, 158 reviews)
$76+
Red Carpet Inn & Suites Culpeper
2 stars
Good (6.2, 135 reviews)
$65+
Red Roof Inn Culpeper
2 stars
Okay (5.8, 265 reviews)
$77+

Renting a car in Culpeper

Renting a car in Culpeper costs $65 per day, on average, or $130 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 19% more expensive than at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Culpeper is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Culpeper costs $65 per day, on average, or $130 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 19% more expensive than at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Culpeper is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.