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	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
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
Best option Dallas Washington DC	Outbound 06/08/25 direct F93208 03h 04min	Return 06/12/25 direct F93207 03h 21min	Frontier Airlines	$162

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
-24% Best option Miami Washington DC	Outbound 06/18/25 direct F93748 02h 40min	Return 07/15/25 direct F93747 02h 47min	Frontier Airlines		$78 found 2 days ago
Miami Washington DC	Outbound 06/18/25 direct F93748 02h 40min	Return 07/15/25 direct F93747 02h 47min	Frontier Airlines		$83 found 2 days ago
Miami Washington DC	Outbound 06/18/25 direct F93748 02h 40min	Return 07/15/25 direct F93747 02h 47min	Frontier Airlines	?	$82 found 2 days ago

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Best option Boston Washington DC	Outbound 06/18/25 direct UA0411 01h 40min	Return 07/15/25 direct UA0688 01h 46min	United Airlines	?	$183
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 06/18/25 direct UA0521 01h 40min	Return 07/15/25 direct UA0641 01h 41min	United Airlines	?	$184

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Price
San Francisco Washington DC	Outbound 04/12/25 1 Stopover (MCO) F91646, F94812 15h 32min	Return 04/27/25 1 Stopover (MCO) F94811, F91645 22h 54min	Frontier Airlines	$229
San Francisco Washington DC	Outbound 04/12/25 1 Stopover (MCO) F91646, F94812 15h 32min	Return 04/27/25 1 Stopover (MCO) F94811, F91645 22h 54min	Frontier Airlines	$233
Best option San Francisco Washington DC	Outbound 04/12/25 direct HA6980 05h 10min	Return 04/27/25 direct HA4971 06h 08min	Hawaiian Airlines	$318

	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
Atlanta Washington DC	Outbound 04/17/25 direct F94708 01h 46min	Return 05/02/25 direct F91081 01h 59min	Frontier Airlines		$81
Atlanta Washington DC	Outbound 04/12/25 direct F94708 01h 46min	Return 04/27/25 direct F91081 01h 56min	Frontier Airlines	?	$73

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