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 01/16/25 direct UA1240 02h 55min	Return 01/20/25 direct UA2163 03h 40min	United Airlines	?	$280
Dallas Washington DC	Outbound 01/16/25 direct UA1240 02h 55min	Return 01/20/25 direct AA1863 03h 40min	United Airlines	?	$298
Dallas Washington DC	Outbound 01/16/25 direct UA1240 02h 55min	Return 01/20/25 direct UA2314 03h 40min	United Airlines	?	$284
Dallas Washington DC	Outbound 01/16/25 direct UA1240 02h 55min	Return 01/20/25 direct AA1863 03h 40min	United Airlines	?	$298

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Best option Miami Washington DC	Outbound 12/21/24 direct UA1643 02h 40min	Return 01/14/25 direct UA1620 02h 57min	United Airlines	?	$273
Miami Washington DC	Outbound 12/21/24 direct UA1643 02h 40min	Return 01/14/25 direct UA1620 02h 57min	United Airlines	?	$288
Miami Washington DC	Outbound 09/19/24 direct UA2614 02h 34min	Return 10/13/24 1 Stopover (LGA, EWR) UA3539, NK1902 24h 18min	United Airlines	?	$286
Miami Washington DC	Outbound 12/21/24 direct UA1643 02h 40min	Return 01/14/25 direct UA1620 02h 57min	United Airlines	?	$288

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Best option Boston Washington DC	Outbound 01/16/25 direct UA2136 01h 45min	Return 01/20/25 direct UA0641 01h 31min	United Airlines	?	$174
Boston Washington DC	Outbound 01/16/25 direct UA2136 01h 45min	Return 01/20/25 direct UA0755 01h 30min	United Airlines	?	$191
Boston Washington DC	Outbound 01/16/25 direct UA2136 01h 45min	Return 01/20/25 direct UA0641 01h 31min	United Airlines	?	$176
Boston Washington DC	Outbound 01/16/25 direct UA2136 01h 45min	Return 01/20/25 direct UA0755 01h 30min	United Airlines	?	$191

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Shop	Baggage	Price
Best option San Francisco Washington DC	Outbound 12/12/24 direct AS0434 05h 03min	Return 01/05/25 direct AS0435 06h 09min	Alaska Airlines			$399
San Francisco Washington DC	Outbound 12/12/24 direct UA1871 05h 09min	Return 01/05/25 direct UA1095 06h 08min	United Airlines		?	$529

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Best option Atlanta Washington DC	Outbound 10/31/24 direct DL0719 01h 43min	Return 11/15/24 direct DL2550 01h 50min	Delta Air Lines	?	$219
Atlanta Washington DC	Outbound 12/14/24 direct UA0632 01h 48min	Return 01/02/25 direct UA1635 01h 59min	United Airlines	?	$228
Atlanta Washington DC	Outbound 12/14/24 direct UA2634 01h 48min	Return 01/02/25 direct UA1635 01h 59min	United Airlines	?	$223
Atlanta Washington DC	Outbound 12/14/24 direct UA0632 01h 48min	Return 01/02/25 direct UA1635 01h 59min	United Airlines	?	$228

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	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Las Vegas Washington DC	Outbound 09/26/24 1 Stopover (SEA) AS0741, AS0348 09h 04min	Return 10/01/24 1 Stopover (LAX) AS0309, AS2011 26h 53min	Alaska Airlines	?	$262
Las Vegas Washington DC	Outbound 09/26/24 1 Stopover (LAX) NK0861, AS0310 28h 03min	Return 10/01/24 1 Stopover (LAX) AS0309, NK0202 25h 24min	Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines	?	$269
Best option Las Vegas Washington DC	Outbound 09/26/24 direct UA2230 04h 38min	Return 10/01/24 direct UA0780 05h 06min	United Airlines	?	$484
Las Vegas Washington DC	Outbound 09/26/24 1 Stopover (LAX) NK0861, AS0310 28h 03min	Return 10/01/24 1 Stopover (LAX) AS0309, NK0202 25h 24min	Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines	?	$269