Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Alexandria travel guide

Alexandria Tourism | Alexandria Guide

You're Going to Love Alexandria

With a population of 139,966, Alexandria 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 Alexandria has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Alexandria

Old Town is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Alexandria. These include popular favourites such as Mia's Italian Kitchen (100 King St.), Ada's on the River (3 Pioneer Mill Way) and The Warehouse (214 King St). If you’re looking for affordable options, Josephine - Old Town (109 S St Asaph St) and Matt and Tony's All Day Kitchen + Bar (1501 Mt Vernon Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Alexandria

Alexandria in January
Estimated hotel price
$205
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alexandria in January
Estimated hotel price
$205
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Alexandria in July, when the average temperature is 26 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -2 °C, with an average temperature of 2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 97 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Alexandria, with an average rainfall of 66 mm.

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How to Get to Alexandria

Plane

When flying to Alexandria, you’ll arrive at Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Alexandria from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 26h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Alexandria is to pick up a car hire from Washington, D.C., which is about 7 miles from Alexandria. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Turo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Plane

When flying to Alexandria, you’ll arrive at Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Alexandria from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 26h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Alexandria is to pick up a car hire from Washington, D.C., which is about 7 miles from Alexandria. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Turo, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Airports near Alexandria

FDKFrederick
FMEFort Meade Tipton

Airlines serving Alexandria

KLM
Good (1,534 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,104 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,440 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,450 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,252 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,625 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,609 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,874 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,210 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,321 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,477 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,326 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,403 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,641 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,012 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (313 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (228 reviews)
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Where to stay in Alexandria

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn and Suites Alexandria West and Budget Host Travelers Motel. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Alexandria, with prices from $117 to $532 per night. Old Town is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Alexandria are about 59% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Eisenhower East - Holiday Inn Alexandria - Carlyle By IHG, Residence Inn by Marriott Alexandria Old Town South at Carlyle and The Westin Alexandria Old Town have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Eisenhower East will cost you about $173 per night.

Eisenhower East - Holiday Inn Alexandria - Carlyle By IHG, Residence Inn by Marriott Alexandria Old Town South at Carlyle and The Westin Alexandria Old Town have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Eisenhower East will cost you about $173 per night.
Most popular hotel in Alexandria by neighbourhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Alexandria

Most booked hotels in Alexandria

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Morrison Clark Inn Washington DC Convention Center
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$168+
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Hotel Lombardy
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$180+
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Archer Hotel Old Town Alexandria
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$259+
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The Westin Alexandria Old Town
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$225+
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State Plaza Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$170+
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The Darcy Washington DC
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$203+
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Hiring a car in Alexandria

Expect to pay $1.61 per litre in Alexandria (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.22 and $25.63. The most frequently booked car type in Alexandria is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 29% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.61 per litre in Alexandria (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.22 and $25.63. The most frequently booked car type in Alexandria is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 29% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Alexandria

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Budget

Budget

Hertz

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