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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Culpeper has to offer.

Activities & attractions in Culpeper

When to visit Culpeper

Culpeper in February
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Culpeper in February
Estimated hotel price
$101
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 New Haven and takes around 1h 14m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Culpeper, followed by Acela. The train journey from Culpeper to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 59m 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 Turo and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Culpeper, including OurBus, Bus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Richmond, the bus ride to Culpeper takes 115 miles and will cost you around $47. From New York, the ticket costs about $58 for a journey of 225 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 New Haven and takes around 1h 14m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Culpeper, followed by Acela. The train journey from Culpeper to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 59m 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 Turo and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Culpeper, including OurBus, Bus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Richmond, the bus ride to Culpeper takes 115 miles and will cost you around $47. From New York, the ticket costs about $58 for a journey of 225 miles.

Airlines serving Culpeper

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,006 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,528 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,046 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,014 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,018 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,412 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,489 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,457 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,303 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,578 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,060 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,309 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,062 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,903 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,106 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

Hampton Inn & Suites Culpeper
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 159 reviews)
$122+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Culpeper By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 250 reviews)
$105+
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Culpeper
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 673 reviews)
$86+
Baymont by Wyndham Culpeper
2 stars
Good (7.4, 97 reviews)
$83+
Quality Inn Culpeper
2 stars
Good (6.4, 273 reviews)
$83+
Red Roof Inn Culpeper
2 stars
Okay (5.4, 377 reviews)
$68+

Renting a car in Culpeper

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.