Fairfax travel guide
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You're Going to Love Fairfax
With a population of 22,565, Fairfax 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 Fairfax has to offer.
Where to Eat in Fairfax
If you’re looking for affordable options, Villa Mozart Restaurant (4009 Chain Bridge Road) and Uncle Julio's - Fairfax Corner (4251 Fairfax Corner Ave) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Earp's Ordinary (10420 Main Street Suite 210) and Mackenzie's Tunes & Tonics (3950 University Dr) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Fairfax.
When to visit Fairfax
How to Get to Fairfax
Plane
When flying to Fairfax, you’ll arrive at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), which is located 10 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Fairfax departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 32m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Fairfax, followed by Acela. The train journey from Fairfax to Baltimore takes 0h 27m 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 Fairfax is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 15 miles from Fairfax. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Washington, D.C..
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fairfax, including Megabus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Fairfax takes 175 miles and will cost you around $6. From New York, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 260 miles. Fairfax’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city center.
Airports near Fairfax
Airlines serving Fairfax
Where to stay in Fairfax
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn University Center and Candlewood Suites Washington-Fairfax.
Where to stay in popular areas of Fairfax
Most booked hotels in Fairfax
Renting a car in Fairfax
Renting a car in Fairfax costs $56 per day, on average, or $168 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Fairfax (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 Fairfax is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.