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.
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.
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.
Greyhound operates bus routes to 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.