Arlington travel guide
Arlington Tourism | Arlington Guide
You're Going to Love Arlington
With a population of 207.627, Arlington 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Arlington has to offer.
Where to Eat in Arlington
Court House is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Arlington. These include popular favourites such as CIRCA at Clarendon (3010 Clarendon Blvd.), Heritage Brewpub (2900 Wilson Blvd Ste 104) and Green Pig Bistro (1025 N Fillmore St). If you’re looking for affordable options, Jaleo Crystal City (2250 A Crystal Drive) and Kapnos Taverna Arlington (4000 Wilson Boulevard Liberty Center South) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Yayla Bistro (2201 N. Westmoreland St.) and Dudley's Sport & Ale (2766 S Arlington Mill Dr) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Arlington.
When to visit Arlington
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Arlington 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 July, when precipitation is around 100 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Arlington, with an average rainfall of 60 mm.
How to Get to Arlington
Plane
When flying to Arlington, you’ll arrive at Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), which is located 1 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Arlington from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 26h 48m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Arlington. The train journey from Arlington to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around S$ 7 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about S$ 14 for a 1h 55m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Arlington is to pick up a car hire from Washington, D.C., which is about 6 km from Arlington. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Washington, D.C..
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Arlington, including Megabus, Bus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Arlington takes 282 km and will cost you around S$ 16. From New York, the ticket costs about S$ 16 for a journey of 443 km. The most popular bus station is Arlington 1801 N Lynn St, located 5 km from the city centre of Arlington. Arlington West Falls Church Metro Kiss and Ride Lot is also a commonly used station, and is 13 km from the city centre.
Airports near Arlington
Airlines serving Arlington
Where to stay in Arlington
From 5-star hotels such as the The Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City to great affordable options like the Residence Inn by Marriott Arlington Courthouse, Arlington offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around S$ 323 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 284 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Arlington Crystal City DCA and Comfort Inn Pentagon City. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Arlington, with prices from S$ 27 to S$ 1,546 per night. Crystal City is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Arlington are about 35% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Arlington
Most booked hotels in Arlington
Hiring a car in Arlington
Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Sixt are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Arlington is the Sixt branch at 2500 National Avenue, which is 1 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay S$ 1.41 per litre in Arlington (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 16.85 and S$ 22.46.
Best car hire deals in Arlington
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
S$ 76/day
Standard
5 Adults, 3 Bags
S$ 90/day