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.
Where to Eat in Alexandria
Old Town is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Alexandria. These include popular favourites such as The Warehouse (214 King St), Mia's Italian Kitchen (100 King St.) and Landini Brothers (115 King Street). If you’re looking for affordable options, La Tasca - Alexandria (607 King Street) and Hank's Oyster Bar - Alexandria (1026 King St) are great picks. Families with children usually love to dine at Samurai Hibachi Sushi & Bar - Duke St (4603 Duke St), while couples can enjoy the romantic atmosphere of The Wharf (119 King Street), in Old Town. For delicious green meals, Lena's Wood-Fired Pizza + Tap (401 E. Braddock Rd.) and Kungfu Kitchen (3221 Duke St) 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 5 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Alexandria from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 27m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Alexandria. 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 Dollar, among others, in Washington, D.C..
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alexandria, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Baltimore, the bus ride to Alexandria takes 56 km and will cost you around C$ 20. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about C$ 40 for a journey of 64 km. Alexandria’s bus station is located 2.4 km from the downtown.
Airports near Alexandria
Airlines serving Alexandria
Where to stay in Alexandria
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Fort Belvoir Alexandria South and Hampton Inn Alexandria/Pentagon South. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Alexandria, with prices from C$ 82 to C$ 605 per night. Old Town is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Alexandria are about 112% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Alexandria
Most booked hotels in Alexandria
Renting a car in Alexandria
Expect to pay C$ 1.36 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$ 16.23 and C$ 21.64. The most frequently booked car type in Alexandria is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Smart Fortwo or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.