Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Culpeper travel guide

Culpeper Tourism | Culpeper Guide

You're Going to Love Culpeper

With a population of 16,379, Culpeper is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Culpeper to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Culpeper

Culpeper in December
Estimated hotel price
$166
1 night at 3-star hotel
Culpeper in December
Estimated hotel price
$166
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Culpeper in July, when the average temperature is 25 °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 -4 °C, with an average temperature of 1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 108 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Culpeper, with an average rainfall of 66 mm.

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How to Get to Culpeper

Plane

Although Culpeper doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charlottesville Albemarle (CHO), which is located 34 miles from Culpeper. The shortest flight to Culpeper from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 18h 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Culpeper, followed by Acela. The train journey from Culpeper to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $19 for a 2h 01m trip. The train station in Culpeper is called Culpeper, and is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Culpeper is to pick up a car hire from Washington, D.C., which is about 60 miles from Culpeper. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Culpeper, including Washington Deluxe, OurBus and CoachRun. From Richmond, the bus ride to Culpeper takes 115 miles and will cost you around $80. From Harrisburg, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 195 miles.

Plane

Although Culpeper doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Charlottesville Albemarle (CHO), which is located 34 miles from Culpeper. The shortest flight to Culpeper from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 18h 55m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Culpeper, followed by Acela. The train journey from Culpeper to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $19 for a 2h 01m trip. The train station in Culpeper is called Culpeper, and is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Culpeper is to pick up a car hire from Washington, D.C., which is about 60 miles from Culpeper. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Culpeper, including Washington Deluxe, OurBus and CoachRun. From Richmond, the bus ride to Culpeper takes 115 miles and will cost you around $80. From Harrisburg, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 195 miles.

Airports near Culpeper

CHOCharlottesville Albemarle
RICRichmond Byrd Intl

Airlines serving Culpeper

KLM
Good (1,480 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,877 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,836 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,359 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,291 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,160 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,558 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (903 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,515 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,550 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,862 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,376 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,185 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,234 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,140 reviews)
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Where to stay in Culpeper

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Culpeper By IHG and Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Culpeper.

Where to stay in popular areas of Culpeper

Hiring a car in Culpeper

Expect to pay $1.88 per litre in Culpeper (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $22.56 and $30.08. Full-size (Dodge Durango or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Culpeper, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.88 per litre in Culpeper (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $22.56 and $30.08. Full-size (Dodge Durango or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Culpeper, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.