With a population of 27,822, Sterling is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Sterling deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Tamarind Indian Cuisine (46300 Potomac Run Plaza Suite 120) and Trump National Golf Club (20391 Lowes Island Blvd.) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sterling in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 4.7″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Sterling, with an average rainfall of 2.7″.
When flying to Sterling, you’ll arrive at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Sterling departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 35m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Sterling. The train journey from Sterling to Baltimore takes 0h 29m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 56m trip.
Another option to get to Sterling is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 22 miles from Sterling. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Washington, D.C..
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sterling, including Megabus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Sterling takes 170 miles and will cost you around $20. From New York, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 275 miles.
Renting a car in Sterling costs $55 per day, on average, or $109 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National and Alamo are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Sterling is the Budget branch at 23360 Autopilot Drive, which is 3 miles from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Sterling.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Sterling (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 Sterling is Intermediate (Tesla Model 3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.