Vienna travel guide

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You're Going to Love Vienna

With a population of 15,687, Vienna is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Vienna deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Vienna

If you’re looking for affordable options, Paladar Latin Kitchen & Rum Bar (1934 Old Gallows Road) and The Fermented Pig at Ovations (1551 Trap Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Vienna

Vienna in December
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Vienna in December
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Vienna

Plane

When flying to Vienna, you’ll arrive at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Vienna departs from Miami and takes around 2h 36m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Vienna. The train journey from Vienna to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $7 for a 2h 05m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Vienna is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 12 miles from Vienna. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vienna, including Megabus, Bus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Vienna takes 175 miles and will cost you around $12. From New York, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 265 miles.

Plane

When flying to Vienna, you’ll arrive at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Vienna departs from Miami and takes around 2h 36m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Vienna. The train journey from Vienna to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $4 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $7 for a 2h 05m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Vienna is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 12 miles from Vienna. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Vienna, including Megabus, Bus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Vienna takes 175 miles and will cost you around $12. From New York, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 265 miles.

Airports near Vienna

Airlines serving Vienna

KLM
Good (852 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,534 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,613 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,119 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,859 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,176 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,651 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (716 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (502 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,604 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (184 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,347 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Vienna

Most booked hotels in Vienna

Courtyard by Marriott Dunn Loring Fairfax
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 268 reviews)
$144+
Hyatt Regency Dulles
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1031 reviews)
$147+
Wingate by Wyndham Chantilly / Dulles Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1975 reviews)
$92+
The Westin Washington Dulles Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 753 reviews)
$144+
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tysons Corner
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 920 reviews)
$130+
Hyatt Place Herndon Dulles Airport - East
3 stars
Excellent (8, 3128 reviews)
$117+

Renting a car in Vienna

Renting a car in Vienna costs $65 per day, on average, or $130 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Vienna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. Compact (Hyundai Veloster or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Vienna, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Vienna costs $65 per day, on average, or $130 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Vienna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. Compact (Hyundai Veloster or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Vienna, while also 45% cheaper than other types, on average.