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 3 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 November
Estimated hotel price
$241
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alexandria in November
Estimated hotel price
$241
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 Christchurch and takes around 28h 34m.

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 Thrifty and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..

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 Christchurch and takes around 28h 34m.

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 Thrifty and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Airports near Alexandria

FDKFrederick
FMEFort Meade Tipton

Airlines serving Alexandria

KLM
Good (1,521 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,997 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,445 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,395 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,220 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,591 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,753 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,573 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,788 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,078 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,194 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,399 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,342 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,442 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,258 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,408 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,983 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (308 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (216 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 Comfort Inn and Suites Alexandria West. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Alexandria, with prices from $132 to $776 per night. Old Town is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Alexandria are about 58% 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)
$345+
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State Plaza Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$250+
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Hyatt Centric Arlington
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$297+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Alexandria Old Town Area South
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$214+
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Washington Plaza Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$222+
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Hamilton Hotel - Washington DC
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$235+
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Hiring a car in Alexandria

Expect to pay $2.18 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 $26.05 and $34.73. The most frequently booked car type in Alexandria is Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 14% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.18 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 $26.05 and $34.73. The most frequently booked car type in Alexandria is Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 14% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.