Herndon travel guide
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You're Going to Love Herndon
With a population of 23,292, Herndon is a must-see destination in Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Herndon deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Herndon
If you’re looking for affordable options, Ice House Cafe (760 Elden Street) and TurCuisine (13029 Worldgate Dr) are great picks.
When to visit Herndon
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Herndon in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Herndon, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.
How to Get to Herndon
Plane
When flying to Herndon, you’ll arrive at Washington Dulles Airport (IAD), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Herndon departs from Boston and takes around 1h 28m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Herndon, followed by Acela. The train journey from Herndon to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 55m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Herndon is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 19 miles from Herndon. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Washington, D.C..
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Herndon, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Herndon takes 175 miles and will cost you around $12. From New York, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 265 miles.
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Most booked hotels in Herndon
Renting a car in Herndon
Renting a car in Herndon costs $61 per day, on average, or $121 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Herndon.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Herndon (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 Herndon is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Mazda Mazda6 or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.