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Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Alexandria travel guide

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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. Alexandria deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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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, Geranio (722 King Street) and Del Ray Cafe (205 East Howell Ave) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Josephine - Old Town (109 S St Asaph St) and Lena's Wood-Fired Pizza + Tap (401 E. Braddock Rd.) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Alexandria.

When to visit Alexandria

Alexandria in August
Estimated hotel price
C$ 206
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alexandria in August
Estimated hotel price
C$ 206
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 29m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Alexandria, followed by Acela. The train journey from Alexandria to Baltimore takes 0h 37m and costs around C$ 8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about C$ 26 for a 1h 53m trip. The train station in Alexandria is called Alexandria, and is located 1.6 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Alexandria is to pick up a car rental 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..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alexandria, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Washington Deluxe and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Alexandria takes 274 km and will cost you around C$ 40. From New York, the ticket costs about C$ 55 for a journey of 314 km. Alexandria’s bus station is located 2.4 km from the downtown.

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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 29m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Alexandria, followed by Acela. The train journey from Alexandria to Baltimore takes 0h 37m and costs around C$ 8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about C$ 26 for a 1h 53m trip. The train station in Alexandria is called Alexandria, and is located 1.6 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Alexandria is to pick up a car rental 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..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alexandria, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Washington Deluxe and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Alexandria takes 274 km and will cost you around C$ 40. From New York, the ticket costs about C$ 55 for a journey of 314 km. Alexandria’s bus station is located 2.4 km from the downtown.

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 vacation rental options in Alexandria, with prices from C$ 84 to C$ 626 per night. Old Town is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Alexandria are about 64% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Old Town - Hilton Garden Inn Alexandria Old Town National Harbor, Morrison House Old Town Alexandria, Autograph Collection and Hotel Indigo Old Town Alexandria have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Old Town will cost you about C$ 222 per night.

Old Town - Hilton Garden Inn Alexandria Old Town National Harbor, Morrison House Old Town Alexandria, Autograph Collection and Hotel Indigo Old Town Alexandria have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Old Town will cost you about C$ 222 per night.
Most popular hotel in Alexandria by neighborhood

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)
C$ 279+
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Citizenm Washington Dc Capitol
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 221+
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Washington Plaza Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 222+
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The St. Gregory Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 306+
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Hamilton Hotel - Washington DC
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 283+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Alexandria Old Town Area South
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 185+
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Renting a car in Alexandria

Expect to pay C$ 1.25 per litre in Alexandria (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 14.95 and C$ 19.94. 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 rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.25 per litre in Alexandria (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 14.95 and C$ 19.94. 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 rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Alexandria

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