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 4 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, 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

Alexandria in January
Estimated hotel price
$249
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alexandria in January
Estimated hotel price
$249
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 3 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Alexandria from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 36h 33m.

Car

Another option to get to Alexandria is to pick up a car hire from Philadelphia, which is about 128 miles from Alexandria. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Philadelphia.

Plane

When flying to Alexandria, you’ll arrive at Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Alexandria from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 36h 33m.

Car

Another option to get to Alexandria is to pick up a car hire from Philadelphia, which is about 128 miles from Alexandria. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Philadelphia.

Airports near Alexandria

FMEFort Meade Tipton

Airlines serving Alexandria

KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,227 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,460 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,593 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,664 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,233 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,992 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,202 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,676 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,533 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,494 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,380 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,040 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (320 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,963 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (242 reviews)
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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 $127 to $888 per night. Old Town is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Alexandria are about 46% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

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

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 $255.

Eisenhower East - In Alexandria’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Holiday Inn Alexandria - Carlyle By IHG, Residence Inn by Marriott Alexandria Old Town South at Carlyle and The Westin Alexandria Old Town.
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 $255.
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)
$389+
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Archer Hotel Old Town Alexandria
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$314+
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Crystal Gateway Marriott
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$256+
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The Darcy Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$260+
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Washington Plaza Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$203+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Alexandria Old Town Area South
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$197+
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Hiring a car in Alexandria

Expect to pay $2.17 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 $25.94 and $34.58. The most frequently booked car type in Alexandria is Compact (Ford EcoSport or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.17 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 $25.94 and $34.58. The most frequently booked car type in Alexandria is Compact (Ford EcoSport or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.