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
How to Get to Leesburg
Plane
When flying to Leesburg, you’ll arrive at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), which is located 13 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Leesburg departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 35m.
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 32 miles 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, CoachRun and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Leesburg takes 175 miles and will cost you around $12. From New York, the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 275 miles.
Airlines serving Leesburg
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
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.