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 New York Washington DC	Outbound 04/02/25 direct UA6045 01h 27min	Return 04/15/25 direct UA3704 01h 26min	United Airlines	?	$1,062
New York Washington DC	Outbound 07/11/25 direct UA3656 01h 30min	Return 07/24/25 direct UA3413 01h 17min	United Airlines	?	$1,069
New York Washington DC	Outbound 03/30/25 direct UA3584 01h 27min	Return 04/22/25 direct UA3695 01h 26min	United Airlines	?	$1,066

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Tampa Washington DC	Outbound 04/26/25 1 Stopover (MSP) SY0218, SY0667 15h 31min	Return 05/23/25 1 Stopover (MSP) SY0224, SY0213 22h 07min	Sun Country Airlines	?	$321
Tampa Washington DC	Outbound 04/26/25 1 Stopover (MSP) SY0214, SY0667 23h 36min	Return 05/23/25 1 Stopover (MSP) SY0224, SY0213 22h 07min	Sun Country Airlines	?	$337
Best option Tampa Washington DC	Outbound 04/26/25 direct UA1370 02h 21min	Return 05/23/25 direct UA2277 02h 21min	United Airlines	?	$443

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Best option Jacksonville, Florida Washington DC	Outbound 03/29/25 direct UA6121 02h 02min	Return 04/02/25 direct UA1071 02h 09min	United Airlines	?	$280
Jacksonville, Florida Washington DC	Outbound 03/29/25 direct UA6121 02h 02min	Return 04/02/25 direct UA1071 02h 09min	United Airlines	?	$298
Jacksonville, Florida Washington DC	Outbound 03/29/25 direct UA6121 02h 02min	Return 04/02/25 direct UA1071 02h 09min	United Airlines	?	$291

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Price
Best option Orlando Washington DC	Outbound 03/29/25 direct F94812 02h 13min	Return 04/02/25 direct F94811 02h 25min	Frontier Airlines	$154
Orlando Washington DC	Outbound 03/29/25 direct F94812 02h 13min	Return 04/02/25 direct F94811 02h 25min	Frontier Airlines	$183
Orlando Washington DC	Outbound 03/29/25 direct F94812 02h 13min	Return 04/02/25 direct F94811 02h 25min	Frontier Airlines	$173

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Chicago O'Hare Washington DC	Outbound 02/06/25 1 Stopover (TPA) F91416, F92954 28h 08min	Return 02/15/25 1 Stopover (TPA) F92953, F92317 08h 21min	Frontier Airlines	?	$122
Chicago O'Hare Washington DC	Outbound 02/16/25 1 Stopover (TPA) F91416, F92954 15h 20min	Return 03/15/25 1 Stopover (TPA) F91031, F91415 17h 45min	Frontier Airlines		$163
Best option Chicago O'Hare Washington DC	Outbound 05/27/25 direct UA0276 01h 44min	Return 06/03/25 direct UA0708 02h 03min	United Airlines	?	$264

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	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
West Palm Beach Washington DC	Outbound 04/26/25 1 Stopover (HVN) XP0350, XP0481 25h 56min	Return 05/23/25 1 Stopover (HVN) XP0482, MX0202 13h 33min	Avelo Airlines	?	$336
West Palm Beach Washington DC	Outbound 04/26/25 1 Stopover (CLT) AA2495, AA5549 04h 03min	Return 05/23/25 1 Stopover (CLT) AA5189, AA1902 05h 53min	American Airlines	?	$431
Best option West Palm Beach Washington DC	Outbound 04/26/25 direct UA6184 02h 29min	Return 05/23/25 direct UA6364 02h 49min	United Airlines	?	$494

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Austin Washington DC	Outbound 06/20/25 direct G40243 03h 10min	Return 07/19/25 2 Stopovers (MSP, LAS) SY0224, SY0107, G40031 23h 20min	Allegiant Air	?	$384
Austin Washington DC	Outbound 06/20/25 1 Stopover (EWR) UA0255, UA1366 11h 19min	Return 07/19/25 1 Stopover (EWR) UA1891, UA2289 12h 36min	United Airlines	?	$492
Austin Washington DC	Outbound 06/20/25 direct UA0525 03h 16min	Return 07/19/25 direct UA2337 04h 02min	United Airlines	?	$1,339