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

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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Alexandria has to offer.

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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, Josephine - Old Town (109 S St Asaph St) and Matt and Tony's All Day Kitchen + Bar (1501 Mt Vernon Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Alexandria

Alexandria in August
Estimated hotel price
S$ 188
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alexandria in August
Estimated hotel price
S$ 188
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 24h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Alexandria, followed by Acela. The train journey from Alexandria to Baltimore takes 0h 29m and costs around S$ 8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about S$ 19 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 hire from Washington, D.C., which is about 11 km from Alexandria. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Hertz, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alexandria, including Bus, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. Alexandria’s bus station is located 2.4 km from the city centre.

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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 24h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Alexandria, followed by Acela. The train journey from Alexandria to Baltimore takes 0h 29m and costs around S$ 8 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about S$ 19 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 hire from Washington, D.C., which is about 11 km from Alexandria. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Hertz, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alexandria, including Bus, OurBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. Alexandria’s bus station is located 2.4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Alexandria

FDKFrederick
FMEFort Meade Tipton

Airlines serving Alexandria

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,005 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,088 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,516 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,093 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,432 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,089 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,899 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,084 reviews)
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Where to stay in Alexandria

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Fort Belvoir Alexandria South and Comfort Inn and Suites Alexandria West. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Alexandria, with prices from S$ 79 to S$ 2,134 per night. Old Town is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Alexandria are about 8% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Old Town - In Alexandria’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Hilton Garden Inn Alexandria Old Town National Harbor, Morrison House Old Town Alexandria, Autograph Collection and Hotel Indigo Old Town Alexandria By IHG.

Old Town - In Alexandria’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Hilton Garden Inn Alexandria Old Town National Harbor, Morrison House Old Town Alexandria, Autograph Collection and Hotel Indigo Old Town Alexandria By IHG.
Most popular hotel in Alexandria by neighbourhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Alexandria

Most booked hotels in Alexandria

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Hotel Indigo Old Town Alexandria By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
S$ 199+
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Omni Shoreham Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 166+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Alexandria Old Town Area South
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 122+
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Washington Plaza Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 141+
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Hamilton Hotel - Washington DC
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 141+
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Hilton Alexandria-Old Town
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
S$ 160+
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Hiring a car in Alexandria

Expect to pay S$ 1.14 per litre in Alexandria (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 13.66 and S$ 18.21. The most frequently booked car type in Alexandria is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 1.14 per litre in Alexandria (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 13.66 and S$ 18.21. The most frequently booked car type in Alexandria is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.