Washington travel guide

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You're Going to Love Washington

With a population of 9,744, Washington is a must-see destination in North Carolina, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Washington deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Activities & attractions in Washington

When to visit Washington

Washington in December
Estimated hotel price
$81
1 night at 3-star hotel
Washington in December
Estimated hotel price
$81
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Washington

Plane

Although Washington doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to New Bern Coastal Carolina Rgnl (EWN), which is located 32 miles from Washington. Raleigh-Durham Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Washington departs from Orlando and takes around 4h 43m.

Car

Another option to get to Washington is to pick up a car rental from Raleigh, which is about 90 miles from Washington. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Hertz, among others, in Raleigh.

Plane

Although Washington doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to New Bern Coastal Carolina Rgnl (EWN), which is located 32 miles from Washington. Raleigh-Durham Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Delta, WestJet and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Washington departs from Orlando and takes around 4h 43m.

Car

Another option to get to Washington is to pick up a car rental from Raleigh, which is about 90 miles from Washington. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Hertz, among others, in Raleigh.

Airlines serving Washington

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (951 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,608 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,175 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,712 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in Washington

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Red Roof Inn Washington, Nc and Hampton Inn Washington.

Where to stay in popular areas of Washington

Most booked hotels in Washington

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Washington
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, 272 reviews)
$124+
Hampton Inn Washington
2 stars
Good (7.8, 188 reviews)
$149+
Econo Lodge North
2 stars
Good (7.4, 88 reviews)
$89+
Twin Lakes RV & Camping Resort
0 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$121+
Quality Inn Washington
2 stars
Okay (5.5, 14 reviews)
$101+
Red Roof Inn Washington, Nc
2 stars
Okay (4.6, 46 reviews)
$86+

Renting a car in Washington

Renting a car in Washington costs $48 per day, on average, or $96 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 33% cheaper than airport locations in Washington.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Washington (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.

Renting a car in Washington costs $48 per day, on average, or $96 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 33% cheaper than airport locations in Washington.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Washington (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.