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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Alexandria to see all of its attractions.
Old Town is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Alexandria. These include popular favourites such as Mia's Italian Kitchen (100 King St.), Emmy Squared Pizza – Old Town (124 King St) and Landini Brothers (115 King Street). If you’re looking for affordable options, Geranio (722 King Street) and Del Ray Cafe (205 East Howell Ave) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Josephine - Old Town (109 S St Asaph St) and Lena's Wood-Fired Pizza + Tap (401 E. Braddock Rd.) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Alexandria.
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.
When flying to Alexandria, you’ll arrive at Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), which is located 5 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Alexandria from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 24h 47m.
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Alexandria, followed by Acela. The train journey from Alexandria to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $28 for a 1h 53m trip. The train station in Alexandria is called Alexandria, and is located 1.6 km from the city centre.
Another option to get to Alexandria is to pick up a car hire from Washington, D.C., which is about 11 km from Alexandria. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Alamo, among others, in Washington, D.C..
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alexandria, including Megabus, Washington Deluxe and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Coral Hills, the bus ride to Alexandria takes 72 km and will cost you around $38. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 274 km. Alexandria’s bus station is located 2.4 km from the city centre.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alexandria - Fort Belvoir and Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Belvoir Alexandria South. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Alexandria, with prices from $90 to $691 per night. Old Town is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Alexandria are about 65% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Old Town - In Alexandria’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Hotel Indigo Old Town Alexandria, Hilton Garden Inn Alexandria Old Town National Harbor and Hilton Alexandria Old Town.
Budget, Hertz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Alexandria is the Hertz branch at 501 S Pickett Street, which is 7 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay $1.55 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 $18.53 and $24.70. The most frequently booked car type in Alexandria is Economy (Kia Rio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Soul or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.