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

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 34 miles from Culpeper. The shortest domestic flight to Culpeper departs from Atlanta and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Culpeper, followed by Acela. The train journey from Culpeper to Philadelphia takes 1h 56m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlottesville, expect to pay about $20 for a 2h 27m 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 Movly, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Culpeper, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, OurBus and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Culpeper takes 180 miles and will cost you around $42. From New York, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 265 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 Atlanta and takes around 1h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Culpeper, followed by Acela. The train journey from Culpeper to Philadelphia takes 1h 56m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Charlottesville, expect to pay about $20 for a 2h 27m 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 Movly, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Culpeper, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, OurBus and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Culpeper takes 180 miles and will cost you around $42. From New York, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 265 miles.

Airports near Culpeper

CHOCharlottesville Albemarle
SHDStaunton Shenandoah Valley

Airlines serving Culpeper

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,657 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,022 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,152 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,074 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,138 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,700 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,461 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,599 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,360 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,634 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,122 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,166 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,345 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,655 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,109 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (289 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,896 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (186 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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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Culpeper By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 252 reviews)
$96+
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Culpeper Center Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 123 reviews)
$181+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Culpeper
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 681 reviews)
$79+
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Motel 6-Culpeper. Va
2 stars
Good (6.8, 264 reviews)
$73+
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Quality Inn Culpeper
2 stars
Good (6.7, 277 reviews)
$69+
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Red Roof Inn Culpeper
2 stars
Okay (5.1, 378 reviews)
$66+
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Renting a car in Culpeper

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.16 and $50.88.

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.16 and $50.88.

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