With a population of 22,565, Fairfax 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 Fairfax has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Villa Mozart Restaurant (4009 Chain Bridge Road) and Uncle Julio's - Fairfax Corner (4251 Fairfax Corner Ave) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Earp's Ordinary (10420 Main Street Suite 210) and Mackenzie's Tunes & Tonics (3950 University Dr) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Fairfax.
When flying to Fairfax, you’ll arrive at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Fairfax departs from Boston and takes around 1h 28m.
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Fairfax, followed by Acela. The train journey from Fairfax 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.
Another option to get to Fairfax is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 15 miles from Fairfax. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Washington, D.C..
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fairfax, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Washington Deluxe and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Fairfax takes 170 miles and will cost you around $28. From New York, the ticket costs about $60 for a journey of 210 miles. Fairfax’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city center.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Fairfax - Arlington Boulevard and Comfort Inn University Center.
Renting a car in Fairfax costs $54 per day, on average, or $163 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Fairfax (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 Fairfax is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.