Useful facts about Washington D.C. and best time to visit

Washington D.C. does not just offer attractions worth seeing as a world metropolis, but is also a worthwhile destination due to its fascinating cultural diversity and interesting history.

The period from March to May and from September to November is climatically the most pleasant time to travel. Warm temperatures and relatively little rainfall are characteristic of this period. The National Cherry Blossom Festival, which lasts several weeks, is held from March to April, or the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, a two-week international festival of cultural exchange, which attracts over a million visitors each year, takes place from late June to early July. On Easter Monday, the "White House Easter Egg Roll" with egg hunts, readings and games is held especially for children in front of the White House. The parades, concerts and fireworks to commemorate Independence Day on July 4 are also very popular.

Public transport and accommodations in Washington, D.C.

The cheapest transport option from Washington Dulles International Airport to downtown is by Metrobus 5A for about $7. Alternatively, the "Silver Line" metro line can be used in combination with the express bus for about $8.60, or a cab for between around $60 and $80.

WMATA's public transportation system is very well developed overall with metrorails (subways), buses and streetcars and can be used at a small cost with daily, weekly and rechargeable credit cards ("SmarTrip Card"). In addition, more expensive cabs are available. In the downtown area getting around by foot or by bicycle (use bicycle rental services such as "Capital Bikeshare") is best.

Since hotel and hostels in downtown Washington DC are generally very expensive, it is recommended to stay in the suburbs in Virginia, for example. The costs for overnight stays per person in hostels are priced from approx. 28 $/night and in 3-star hotels will cost from approx. 90 $/night. Vacation rentals can be booked from about $110/night.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Dallas Washington DC	Outbound 04/12/25 1 Stopover (MCO) F91482, F92860 27h 55min	Return 04/27/25 1 Stopover (TPA) F92953, F92401 16h 53min	Frontier Airlines		$108 found yesterday
Dallas Washington DC	Outbound 04/12/25 1 Stopover (MCO) F91482, F92860 27h 55min	Return 04/27/25 1 Stopover (TPA) F92953, F92401 16h 53min	Frontier Airlines		$111 found yesterday
Best option Dallas Washington DC	Outbound 04/12/25 direct AA2756 02h 48min	Return 04/27/25 direct AA2617 03h 34min	American Airlines	?	$297 found yesterday

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Best option Miami Washington DC	Outbound 03/29/25 direct UA2144 02h 43min	Return 04/02/25 direct UA1073 02h 51min	United Airlines	?	$292
Miami Washington DC	Outbound 03/29/25 direct UA2144 02h 43min	Return 04/02/25 direct UA1073 02h 51min	United Airlines	?	$303
Miami Washington DC	Outbound 03/29/25 direct UA2144 02h 43min	Return 04/02/25 direct UA1073 02h 51min	United Airlines	?	$300

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Best option Boston Washington DC	Outbound 06/10/25 direct UA0411 01h 40min	Return 06/29/25 direct UA0755 01h 30min	United Airlines	?	$187
Boston Washington DC	Outbound 06/10/25 direct UA0721 01h 48min	Return 06/29/25 direct UA0755 01h 30min	United Airlines	?	$193
Boston Washington DC	Outbound 06/10/25 direct UA0411 01h 40min	Return 06/29/25 direct UA0755 01h 30min	United Airlines	?	$188

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
San Francisco Washington DC	Outbound 04/26/25 direct AS0434 05h 00min	Return 05/23/25 1 Stopover (MSP) SY0224, SY0397 13h 10min	Alaska Airlines	?	$418
San Francisco Washington DC	Outbound 04/26/25 direct UA2626 05h 14min	Return 05/23/25 direct UA2142 05h 48min	United Airlines		$559
Best option San Francisco Washington DC	Outbound 04/26/25 direct AS0434 05h 00min	Return 05/23/25 direct UA2071 05h 59min	Alaska Airlines	?	$436

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Best option Atlanta Washington DC	Outbound 04/12/25 direct F94708 01h 46min	Return 04/27/25 direct F91081 01h 56min	Frontier Airlines		$69 found yesterday
Atlanta Washington DC	Outbound 06/17/25 direct F91082 01h 47min	Return 07/12/25 direct F91081 01h 50min	Frontier Airlines		$86
Atlanta Washington DC	Outbound 04/12/25 direct F94708 01h 46min	Return 04/27/25 direct F91081 01h 56min	Frontier Airlines	?	$73 found yesterday

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	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Fort Lauderdale Washington DC	Outbound 04/21/25 1 Stopover (ATL) F94873, F91082 26h 18min	Return 05/19/25 1 Stopover (ATL) F91081, F94874 22h 57min	Frontier Airlines	?	$233
Fort Lauderdale Washington DC	Outbound 04/28/25 direct UA1797 02h 37min	Return 05/07/25 1 Stopover (ATL) F91081, F94874 16h 27min	United Airlines	?	$309
Best option Fort Lauderdale Washington DC	Outbound 04/28/25 direct UA1797 02h 37min	Return 05/07/25 direct UA1825 02h 45min	United Airlines	?	$339