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
Best option Dallas Washington DC	Outbound 03/02/25 direct UA2639 02h 52min	Return 03/07/25 direct UA2116 03h 19min	United Airlines	?	$335
Dallas Washington DC	Outbound 03/02/25 direct AA0413 02h 41min	Return 03/07/25 direct AA1863 03h 49min	American Airlines	?	$350
Dallas Washington DC	Outbound 03/02/25 direct AA0413 02h 41min	Return 03/07/25 direct AA1863 03h 49min	American Airlines	?	$342

	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 03/02/25 direct UA1734 01h 44min	Return 03/07/25 direct UA0755 01h 35min	United Airlines	?	$185
Boston Washington DC	Outbound 03/02/25 direct UA1734 01h 44min	Return 03/07/25 direct UA0755 01h 35min	United Airlines	?	$204
Boston Washington DC	Outbound 03/02/25 direct UA1734 01h 44min	Return 03/07/25 direct UA0755 01h 35min	United Airlines	?	$193

	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	Price
Best option Atlanta Washington DC	Outbound 03/02/25 direct F94708 01h 42min	Return 03/07/25 direct F94707 02h 02min	Frontier Airlines	$192
Atlanta Washington DC	Outbound 03/02/25 direct F94708 01h 42min	Return 03/07/25 direct F94707 02h 02min	Frontier Airlines	$206
Atlanta Washington DC	Outbound 03/02/25 direct F94708 01h 42min	Return 03/07/25 direct F94707 02h 02min	Frontier Airlines	$195

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