Washington travel guide

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You're Going to Love Washington

With a population of 9,744, Washington is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Washington deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Activities & attractions in Washington

When to visit Washington

Washington in December
Estimated hotel price
$81
1 night at 3-star hotel
Washington in December
Estimated hotel price
$81
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Washington

Plane

Although Washington doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to New Bern Coastal Carolina Rgnl (EWN), which is located 32 miles from Washington. Raleigh-Durham Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Aeromexico, ITA Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Washington departs from Miami and takes around 4h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Washington is to pick up a car rental from Raleigh, which is about 90 miles from Washington. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in Raleigh.

Bus

Greyhound operates bus routes to Washington.

Plane

Although Washington doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to New Bern Coastal Carolina Rgnl (EWN), which is located 32 miles from Washington. Raleigh-Durham Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Aeromexico, ITA Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Washington departs from Miami and takes around 4h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Washington is to pick up a car rental from Raleigh, which is about 90 miles from Washington. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in Raleigh.

Bus

Greyhound operates bus routes to Washington.

Airlines serving Washington

Lufthansa
Good (7,181 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,352 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,644 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,833 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,873 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,551 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,670 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,900 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,235 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,419 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,338 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,237 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,202 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,300 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Washington

Most booked hotels in Washington

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Washington
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 274 reviews)
$124+
Hampton Inn Washington
2 stars
Good (7.9, 174 reviews)
$126+
Econo Lodge North
2 stars
Good (7, 116 reviews)
$81+
Twin Lakes RV & Camping Resort
0 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$118+
Quality Inn Washington Nc
2 stars
Okay (5.9, 128 reviews)
$74+
Red Roof Inn Washington, NC
2 stars
Okay (5.1, 129 reviews)
$78+

Renting a car in Washington

Renting a car in Washington costs $51 per day, on average, or $102 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 28% cheaper than airport locations in Washington.

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Washington (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 Washington is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Washington costs $51 per day, on average, or $102 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 28% cheaper than airport locations in Washington.

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Washington (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 Washington is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 35% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.