Leesburg travel guide

Leesburg Tourism | Leesburg Guide

You're Going to Love Leesburg

With a population of 42,616, Leesburg is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Leesburg deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Leesburg

If you’re looking for affordable options, Lightfoot Restaurant (11 North King Street) and The Tasting Room at Palio (2 West Market Street) are great picks.

When to visit Leesburg

Leesburg in December
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel
Leesburg in December
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Leesburg

Plane

When flying to Leesburg, you’ll arrive at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), which is located 21 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Leesburg departs from Miami and takes around 2h 34m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Leesburg, followed by Acela. The train journey from Leesburg to Baltimore takes 0h 29m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $18 for a 1h 53m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Leesburg is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 51 km from Leesburg. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Leesburg, including Megabus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Leesburg takes 274 km and will cost you around $20. From New York, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 443 km.

Plane

When flying to Leesburg, you’ll arrive at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), which is located 21 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Leesburg departs from Miami and takes around 2h 34m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Leesburg, followed by Acela. The train journey from Leesburg to Baltimore takes 0h 29m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $18 for a 1h 53m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Leesburg is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 51 km from Leesburg. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Leesburg, including Megabus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Leesburg takes 274 km and will cost you around $20. From New York, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 443 km.

Airports near Leesburg

Airlines serving Leesburg

KLM
Good (845 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,623 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,582 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,434 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,984 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,996 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (932 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,756 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (528 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (730 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,582 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,356 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (189 reviews)
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Where to stay in Leesburg

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Suites Leesburg and Best Western Leesburg Hotel & Conference Center.

Where to stay in popular areas of Leesburg

Most booked hotels in Leesburg

Homewood Suites By Hilton Leesburg
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 126 reviews)
$136+
Hyatt Regency Dulles
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1030 reviews)
$144+
Comfort Suites Leesburg
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 306 reviews)
$137+
The Westin Washington Dulles Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 757 reviews)
$144+
Lansdowne Resort and Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 296 reviews)
$307+
Wingate by Wyndham Chantilly / Dulles Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1999 reviews)
$94+

Renting a car in Leesburg

Renting a car in Leesburg costs $66 per day, on average, or $132 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Leesburg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Leesburg is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Leesburg costs $66 per day, on average, or $132 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Leesburg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Leesburg is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.