Washington, D.C. travel guide
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You're Going to Love Washington, D.C.
With a population of 552,433, Washington, D.C. is the largest city in District of Columbia, United States by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Washington, D.C. has to offer.
Where to Eat in Washington, D.C.
is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Washington, D.C.. These include popular favourites such as Tosca (1112 F Street), The Capital Grille - Washington DC (601 Pennsylvania Ave NW) and Elizabeth's (1341 L Street NW). If you’re looking for affordable options, Rasika (633 D Street, NW) and Blue Duck Tavern (1201 24th Street, NW) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Tico DC & Nama 14 Sushi (1926 14th St. NW) and Joselito Casa de Comidas (660 Pennsylvania Avenue SE) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Washington, D.C..
When to visit Washington, D.C.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Washington, D.C. in July, when the average temperature is 27 °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 102 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Washington, D.C., with an average rainfall of 66 mm.
How to Get to Washington, D.C.
Plane
Washington, D.C. is served by 2 airports: Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Washington Dulles Airport (IAD). The closest to the city centre of Washington, D.C. is Reagan Washington National Airport, which is located 4 miles from the city centre. Further away is Washington Dulles Airport, 22 miles from the centre of Washington, D.C.. The shortest flight to Washington, D.C. from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 23h 05m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Washington, D.C., followed by Acela. The train journey from Washington, D.C. to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around RM 28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about RM 52 for a 2h 07m trip. The train station in Washington, D.C. is called Washington, D.C. Union, and is located 1.7 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Washington, D.C. is to pick up a car hire from Newark, which is about 197 miles from Washington, D.C.. You’ll find branches of Ace and Hertz, among others, in Newark.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Washington, D.C., including Megabus, Bus and FlixBus. From Baltimore, the bus ride to Washington, D.C. takes 35 miles and will cost you around RM 28. From Philadelphia, the ticket costs about RM 56 for a journey of 175 miles. The most popular bus station is Washington, D.C. Armory Metro, located 3 miles from the city centre of Washington, D.C.. Washington, D.C. Wilson Blvd at N Kent St is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city centre.
Airports near Washington, D.C.
Airlines serving Washington, D.C.
Where to stay in Washington, D.C.
From 5-star hotels such as the Waldorf Astoria Washington DC to great affordable options like the Marriott Vacation Club at The Mayflower, Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C. offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 873 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 1,847 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include U Street Hostel and Hampton Inn Washington, D.C./White House. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Washington, D.C., with prices from RM 207 to RM 2,704 per night. Capitol Hill is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Washington, D.C. are about 5% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Dupont Circle - In Washington, D.C.’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Swann House, The Jefferson, Washington, DC and Tabard Inn.
Georgetown - Rosewood Washington DC, The Ritz-Carlton Georgetown Washington DC and The Poppy Georgetown have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Georgetown will cost you about RM 738 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Washington, D.C.
Most booked hotels in Washington, D.C.
Hiring a car in Washington, D.C.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Thrifty are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Washington, D.C. is the Thrifty branch at 1 Aviation Circle, which is 3 miles from the city centre.
Expect to pay RM 4.85 per litre in Washington, D.C. (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 58.13 and RM 77.50. Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Washington, D.C., while also 33% cheaper than other types, on average.
Best car hire deals in Washington, D.C.
Economy
2 Adults, 2 Bags
RM 292/day
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
RM 302/day