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.
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
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.
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 Sydney and takes around 20h 14m.
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 Avis and Turo, among others, in Washington, D.C..
Airports near Alexandria
Airlines serving Alexandria
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 $108 to $404 per night. Old Town is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Alexandria are about 61% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Eisenhower East - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Holiday Inn Alexandria - Carlyle By IHG, Residence Inn by Marriott Alexandria Old Town South at Carlyle and The Westin Alexandria Old Town. The average nightly price for a double room in Eisenhower East is $195.
Where to stay in popular areas of Alexandria
Most booked hotels in Alexandria
Hiring a car in Alexandria
Expect to pay $1.81 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 $21.68 and $28.90. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Alexandria, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.