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. Alexandria deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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.), The Warehouse (214 King St) and Emmy Squared Pizza – Old Town (124 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
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.
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 Canada departs from Winnipeg and takes around 4h 57m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Alexandria, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Alexandria to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around C$ 15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about C$ 25 for a 1h 48m trip. The train station in Alexandria is called Alexandria, and is located 1.0 mile 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 7 miles from Alexandria. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Avis, among others, in Washington, D.C..
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alexandria, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, Washington Deluxe and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Alexandria takes 170 miles and will cost you around C$ 77. From New York, the ticket costs about C$ 77 for a journey of 195 miles. Alexandria’s bus station is located 1.5 miles from the downtown.
Airports near Alexandria
Airlines serving Alexandria
Where to stay in Alexandria
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Wyndham Old Town Alexandria and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alexandria - Fort Belvoir. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Alexandria, with prices from C$ 84 to C$ 625 per night. Old Town is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Alexandria are about 75% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Old Town - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Hotel Indigo Old Town Alexandria, Hilton Garden Inn Alexandria Old Town National Harbor and Hilton Alexandria-Old Town. The average nightly price for a double room in Old Town is C$ 153.
Where to stay in popular areas of Alexandria
Most booked hotels in Alexandria
Renting a car in Alexandria
Budget, Hertz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Alexandria is the Hertz branch at 501 S Pickett Street, which is 5 miles from the downtown.
Expect to pay C$ 1.29 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$ 15.43 and C$ 20.57. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Alexandria, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.
Best car rental deals in Alexandria
Compact SUV
4 adults, 2 Bags
C$ 65/day
Intermediate SUV
5 adults, 3 Bags
C$ 67/day