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 Landini Brothers (115 King Street), Joe Theismann's Restaurant (1800 A Diagonal Road) and Vermilion - Alexandria (1120 King St.). If you’re looking for affordable options, Restaurant Eve (110 South Pitt Street) and Magnolias on King (703 King Street) are great picks.

When to visit Alexandria

Alexandria in August
Estimated hotel price
$248
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alexandria in August
Estimated hotel price
$248
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 24h 56m.

Train

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 $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $32 for a 1h 53m 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 Peter Pan Bus Lines, Washington Deluxe and CoachRun. From Baltimore, the bus ride to Alexandria takes 64 km and will cost you around $25. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $49 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 24h 56m.

Train

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 $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $32 for a 1h 53m 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 Peter Pan Bus Lines, Washington Deluxe and CoachRun. From Baltimore, the bus ride to Alexandria takes 64 km and will cost you around $25. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about $49 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 (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 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 $102 to $759 per night. Old Town is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Alexandria are about 64% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Eisenhower East - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Courtyard by Marriott Alexandria Old Town/Southwest, Holiday Inn Alexandria - Carlyle and Residence Inn Alexandria Old Town South At Carlyle. The average nightly price for a double room in Eisenhower East is $199.

Eisenhower East - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Courtyard by Marriott Alexandria Old Town/Southwest, Holiday Inn Alexandria - Carlyle and Residence Inn Alexandria Old Town South At Carlyle. The average nightly price for a double room in Eisenhower East is $199.
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)
$338+
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Washington Plaza Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$270+
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The St. Gregory Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$372+
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Hamilton Hotel - Washington DC
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$343+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Alexandria Old Town Area South
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$224+
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Hilton Alexandria-Old Town
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$321+
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Hiring a car in Alexandria

Expect to pay $1.52 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 $18.15 and $24.20. The most frequently booked car type in Alexandria is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Forte or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.52 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 $18.15 and $24.20. The most frequently booked car type in Alexandria is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Forte or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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