Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. Culpeper deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Culpeper

Culpeper in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 138
1 night at 3-star hotel
Culpeper in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 138
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 29m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Culpeper, followed by Acela. The train journey from Culpeper to Newark takes 1h 33m and costs around C$ 23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ashland, expect to pay about C$ 25 for a 1h 46m 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 rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 60 miles from Culpeper. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Thrifty, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Culpeper, including Bus, Washington Deluxe and OurBus.

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

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Culpeper, followed by Acela. The train journey from Culpeper to Newark takes 1h 33m and costs around C$ 23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Ashland, expect to pay about C$ 25 for a 1h 46m 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 rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 60 miles from Culpeper. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Thrifty, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Culpeper, including Bus, Washington Deluxe and OurBus.

Airports near Culpeper

CHOCharlottesville Albemarle
SHDStaunton Shenandoah Valley

Airlines serving Culpeper

KLM
Good (1,382 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,333 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,977 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,942 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,612 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,314 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,082 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,480 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,112 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,243 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,825 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,321 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (980 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,966 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,354 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,025 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,920 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (278 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

Most booked hotels in Culpeper

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Culpeper By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 193+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Culpeper
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 133+
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Quality Inn
2 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
C$ 106+
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Red Roof Inn Culpeper
2 stars
Okay (5.6, Okay reviews)
C$ 93+
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Renting a car in Culpeper

Expect to pay C$ 1.27 per litre in Culpeper (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 15.18 and C$ 20.23. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Culpeper, while also 15% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.27 per litre in Culpeper (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 15.18 and C$ 20.23. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Culpeper, while also 15% cheaper than other types, on average.

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