Leesburg travel guide

Leesburg Tourism | Leesburg Guide

You're Going to Love Leesburg

With a population of 42,616, Leesburg is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Leesburg deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Activities & attractions in Leesburg

Where to Eat in Leesburg

If you’re looking for affordable options, Lightfoot Restaurant (11 North King Street) and Shoe's Cup & Cork (17 N King St) are great picks.

When to visit Leesburg

Leesburg in December
Estimated hotel price
$127
1 night at 3-star hotel
Leesburg in December
Estimated hotel price
$127
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Leesburg

Plane

When flying to Leesburg, you’ll arrive at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), which is located 13 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Leesburg departs from Boston and takes around 1h 28m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Leesburg, followed by Acela. The train journey from Leesburg 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.

Car

Another option to get to Leesburg is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 32 miles from Leesburg. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

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

Plane

When flying to Leesburg, you’ll arrive at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), which is located 13 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Leesburg departs from Boston and takes around 1h 28m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Leesburg, followed by Acela. The train journey from Leesburg 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.

Car

Another option to get to Leesburg is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 32 miles from Leesburg. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

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

Airports near Leesburg

Airlines serving Leesburg

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 Leesburg

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Suites Leesburg and Best Western Leesburg Hotel & Conference Center.

Where to stay in popular areas of Leesburg

Most booked hotels in Leesburg

Homewood Suites By Hilton Leesburg
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 147 reviews)
$130+
Hyatt Regency Dulles
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1271 reviews)
$131+
The Westin Washington Dulles Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1105 reviews)
$153+
Lansdowne Resort and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 369 reviews)
$241+
Comfort Suites Leesburg
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 322 reviews)
$109+
Wingate by Wyndham Chantilly / Dulles Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2186 reviews)
$88+

Renting a car in Leesburg

Renting a car in Leesburg costs $53 per day, on average, or $106 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Leesburg (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 Leesburg is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban 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, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Leesburg costs $53 per day, on average, or $106 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Leesburg (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 Leesburg is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban 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, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.