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 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, Jula's on the Potomac (44 Canal Center Plaza) and Founding Farmers VA: Alexandria (461 Swann Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Alexandria

Alexandria in December
Estimated hotel price
$258
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alexandria in December
Estimated hotel price
$258
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 19h 36m.

Car

Another option to get to Alexandria is to pick up a car hire from Washington, D.C., which is about 7 miles from Alexandria. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Dollar, among others, in Washington, D.C..

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 19h 36m.

Car

Another option to get to Alexandria is to pick up a car hire from Washington, D.C., which is about 7 miles from Alexandria. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Dollar, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Airports near Alexandria

FMEFort Meade Tipton

Airlines serving Alexandria

KLM
Good (1,594 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,267 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,459 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,243 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,681 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,710 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,025 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,688 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,436 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,546 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,417 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,385 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,810 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,525 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (320 reviews)
Air Europa
Good (648 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,122 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (247 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 $129 to $477 per night. Old Town is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Alexandria are about 43% 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 - Hilton Garden Inn Alexandria Old Town National Harbor, Morrison House Old Town Alexandria, Autograph Collection and Hotel Indigo Old Town Alexandria By IHG have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Old Town will cost you about $232 per night.

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 - Hilton Garden Inn Alexandria Old Town National Harbor, Morrison House Old Town Alexandria, Autograph Collection and Hotel Indigo Old Town Alexandria By IHG have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Old Town will cost you about $232 per night.
Most popular hotel in Alexandria by neighbourhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Alexandria

Most booked hotels in Alexandria

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The Darcy Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$259+
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Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Fort Belvoir Alexandria South
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$204+
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Washington Plaza Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$180+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Alexandria Old Town Area South
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$197+
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Hamilton Hotel - Washington DC
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$189+
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Hilton Alexandria-Old Town
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$258+
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Hiring a car in Alexandria

Expect to pay $2.16 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 $25.92 and $34.56. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Alexandria, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.16 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 $25.92 and $34.56. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Alexandria, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.