Vienna travel guide

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You're Going to Love Vienna

With a population of 15,687, Vienna is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Vienna deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Vienna

If you’re looking for affordable options, Paladar Latin Kitchen & Rum Bar (1934 Old Gallows Road) and Istanbul Blue (523 Maple Ave W) are great picks.

When to visit Vienna

Vienna in December
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vienna in December
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Vienna

Plane

When flying to Vienna, you’ll arrive at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Vienna departs from Boston and takes around 1h 28m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Vienna, followed by Acela. The train journey from Vienna 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 Vienna is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 12 miles from Vienna. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vienna, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Washington Deluxe and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Vienna 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 Vienna, you’ll arrive at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Vienna departs from Boston and takes around 1h 28m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Vienna, followed by Acela. The train journey from Vienna 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 Vienna is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 12 miles from Vienna. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Hertz, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vienna, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Washington Deluxe and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Vienna 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 Vienna

Airlines serving Vienna

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 popular areas of Vienna

Most booked hotels in Vienna

Courtyard by Marriott Dunn Loring Fairfax
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 314 reviews)
$128+
Hyatt Regency Dulles
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1271 reviews)
$131+
DoubleTree by Hilton McLean Tysons
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 809 reviews)
$137+
The Westin Tysons Corner
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 766 reviews)
$131+
Residence Inn by Marriott Tysons
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 84 reviews)
$129+
Wingate by Wyndham Chantilly / Dulles Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2186 reviews)
$88+

Renting a car in Vienna

Renting a car in Vienna costs $66 per day, on average, or $132 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Vienna (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 Vienna is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Vienna costs $66 per day, on average, or $132 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Vienna (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 Vienna is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.