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.
Where to Eat in Alexandria
Old Town is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Alexandria. These include popular favourites such as Hank's Oyster Bar - Alexandria (1026 King St), Don Taco (808 King Street) and RedRocks - Old Town Alexandria (904 King St). If you’re looking for affordable options, Geranio (722 King Street) and La Tasca - Alexandria (607 King Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Lena's Wood-Fired Pizza + Tap (401 E. Braddock Rd.) and Del Ray Cafe (205 East Howell Ave) 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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 25h 20m.
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 RM 24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about RM 48 for a 1h 55m trip. The train station in Alexandria is called Alexandria, and is located 1.6 km from the city centre.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alexandria, including Megabus, Bus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Alexandria takes 282 km and will cost you around RM 29. From New York, the ticket costs about RM 57 for a journey of 443 km. Alexandria’s bus station is located 2.4 km from the city centre.
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 holiday rental options in Alexandria, with prices from RM 291 to RM 2,154 per night. Old Town is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Alexandria are about 55% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Old Town - In Alexandria’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Hotel Indigo Old Town Alexandria, Hilton Garden Inn Alexandria Old Town National Harbor and Hilton Alexandria Old Town.
Where to stay in popular areas of Alexandria
Most booked hotels in Alexandria
Hiring a car in Alexandria
Budget, Hertz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Alexandria is the Hertz branch at 501 S Pickett Street, which is 7 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay RM 4.96 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 RM 59.48 and RM 79.31. 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 Intermediate car hire (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.