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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 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 Miami and takes around 2h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Culpeper, followed by Acela. The train journey from Culpeper to Philadelphia takes 2h 06m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newark, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 16m 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 Bus, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Richmond, the bus ride to Culpeper takes 110 miles and will cost you around $49. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 140 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 Miami and takes around 2h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Culpeper, followed by Acela. The train journey from Culpeper to Philadelphia takes 2h 06m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Newark, expect to pay about $22 for a 3h 16m 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 Bus, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Richmond, the bus ride to Culpeper takes 110 miles and will cost you around $49. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 140 miles.

Airports near Culpeper

CHOCharlottesville Albemarle
SHDStaunton Shenandoah Valley

Airlines serving Culpeper

KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,819 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,861 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,286 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,092 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,351 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,320 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (924 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,000 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,916 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (266 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

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Hampton Inn & Suites Culpeper
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 150 reviews)
$141+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Culpeper
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 238 reviews)
$141+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Culpeper
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 656 reviews)
$103+
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Quality Inn
2 stars
Good (6.3, 268 reviews)
$76+
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Red Roof Inn Culpeper
2 stars
Okay (5.4, 367 reviews)
$79+
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Renting a car in Culpeper

Renting a car in Culpeper costs $69 per day, on average, or $208 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93.

Renting a car in Culpeper costs $69 per day, on average, or $208 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93.

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