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 6 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, 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.

When to visit Alexandria

Alexandria in August
Estimated hotel price
$259
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alexandria in August
Estimated hotel price
$259
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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 18h 53m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Alexandria. The train journey from Alexandria to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $32 for a 1h 51m trip. The train station in Alexandria is called Alexandria, and is located 1.6 km from the city centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alexandria, including Washington Deluxe, Peter Pan Bus Lines and VA Express Lanes. From Baltimore, the bus ride to Alexandria takes 105 km and will cost you around $34. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 274 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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 18h 53m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Alexandria. The train journey from Alexandria to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $32 for a 1h 51m trip. The train station in Alexandria is called Alexandria, and is located 1.6 km from the city centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alexandria, including Washington Deluxe, Peter Pan Bus Lines and VA Express Lanes. From Baltimore, the bus ride to Alexandria takes 105 km and will cost you around $34. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 274 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 (1,342 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,879 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,949 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,726 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,725 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,228 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,570 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,360 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,071 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,025 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,278 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,866 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,206 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (971 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,294 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (865 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,924 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,286 reviews)
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Where to stay in Alexandria

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Wyndham Old Town Alexandria and Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Belvoir Alexandria South. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Alexandria, with prices from $104 to $768 per night. Old Town is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Alexandria are about 68% 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 and Residence Inn 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. The average nightly price for a double room in Old Town is $227.

Eisenhower East - In Alexandria’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Courtyard by Marriott Alexandria Old Town/Southwest, Holiday Inn Alexandria - Carlyle and Residence Inn 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. The average nightly price for a double room in Old Town is $227.
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
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$343+
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Washington Plaza Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$271+
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The St. Gregory Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$392+
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Hamilton Hotel - Washington DC
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$309+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Alexandria Old Town Area South
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$229+
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Yotel Washington DC Formerly Liaison
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$269+
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Hiring a car in Alexandria

Expect to pay $1.57 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 $18.76 and $25.01. The most frequently booked car type in Alexandria is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Forte or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.57 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 $18.76 and $25.01. The most frequently booked car type in Alexandria is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Forte or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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