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

Alexandria travel guide

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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 5 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 The Study (116 S. Alfred Street), Virtue Feed & Grain (106 S. Union St.) and Emmy Squared Pizza – Old Town (124 King St). If you’re looking for affordable options, La Tasca - Alexandria (607 King Street) and Hank's Oyster Bar - Alexandria (1026 King St) are great picks.

When to visit Alexandria

Alexandria in August
Estimated hotel price
$221
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alexandria in August
Estimated hotel price
$221
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 5 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Alexandria from Australia departs from Melbourne and takes around 21h 22m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Alexandria, followed by Acela. The train journey from Alexandria to Baltimore takes 0h 26m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 59m trip. The train station in Alexandria is called Alexandria, and is located 1.6 km from the city centre.

Car

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 Dollar, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alexandria, including Bus, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Alexandria takes 225 km and will cost you around $38. From New York, the ticket costs about $73 for a journey of 314 km. Alexandria’s bus station is located 2.4 km from the city centre.

Plane

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 21h 22m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Alexandria, followed by Acela. The train journey from Alexandria to Baltimore takes 0h 26m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 59m trip. The train station in Alexandria is called Alexandria, and is located 1.6 km from the city centre.

Car

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 Dollar, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alexandria, including Bus, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Alexandria takes 225 km and will cost you around $38. From New York, the ticket costs about $73 for a journey of 314 km. Alexandria’s bus station is located 2.4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Alexandria

FDKFrederick
FMEFort Meade Tipton

Airlines serving Alexandria

KLM
Good (1,406 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,992 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,485 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,001 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,999 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,394 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,659 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,372 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,545 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,283 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,135 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,210 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,043 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,037 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,907 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (278 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,124 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (174 reviews)
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Where to stay in Alexandria

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Fort Belvoir Alexandria South and Comfort Inn and Suites Alexandria West. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Alexandria, with prices from $92 to $685 per night. Old Town is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Alexandria are about 78% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Eisenhower East - In Alexandria’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Courtyard by Marriott Alexandria Old Town/Southwest, Holiday Inn Alexandria - Carlyle By IHG and Residence Inn by Marriott Alexandria Old Town South at Carlyle.

Old Town - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Hilton Garden Inn Alexandria Old Town National Harbor, Morrison House Old Town Alexandria, Autograph Collection and Hotel Indigo Old Town Alexandria By IHG. The average nightly price for a double room in Old Town is $166.

Eisenhower East - In Alexandria’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Courtyard by Marriott Alexandria Old Town/Southwest, Holiday Inn Alexandria - Carlyle By IHG and Residence Inn by Marriott Alexandria Old Town South at Carlyle.
Old Town - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Hilton Garden Inn Alexandria Old Town National Harbor, Morrison House Old Town Alexandria, Autograph Collection and Hotel Indigo Old Town Alexandria By IHG. The average nightly price for a double room in Old Town is $166.
Most popular hotel in Alexandria by neighbourhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Alexandria

Most booked hotels in Alexandria

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Hotel Indigo Old Town Alexandria By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$236+
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Washington Plaza Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$171+
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Omni Shoreham Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$196+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Alexandria Old Town Area South
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$156+
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Hamilton Hotel - Washington DC
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$144+
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Hilton Alexandria-Old Town
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$203+
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Hiring a car in Alexandria

Expect to pay $1.37 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 $16.38 and $21.84. The most frequently booked car type in Alexandria is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.37 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 $16.38 and $21.84. The most frequently booked car type in Alexandria is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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