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
New Orleans Washington DC	Outbound 03/29/25 direct UA1392 02h 25min	Return 04/02/25 1 Stopover (IAH) UA1340, UA2170 06h 29min	United Airlines	?	$291
New Orleans Washington DC	Outbound 03/29/25 direct UA1392 02h 25min	Return 04/02/25 1 Stopover (IAH) UA1340, UA2474 08h 20min	United Airlines	?	$305
Best option New Orleans Washington DC	Outbound 03/29/25 direct UA1392 02h 25min	Return 04/02/25 direct UA2253 02h 47min	United Airlines	?	$341

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Best option Hartford - International Washington DC	Outbound 06/02/25 direct UA0635 01h 20min	Return 06/09/25 direct UA1257 01h 32min	United Airlines	?	$221
Hartford - International Washington DC	Outbound 06/10/25 direct UA0635 01h 20min	Return 06/29/25 direct UA1346 01h 14min	United Airlines	?	$227
Hartford - International Washington DC	Outbound 04/21/25 direct UA2071 01h 26min	Return 05/19/25 direct UA0444 01h 25min	United Airlines	?	$222 found 3 days ago

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Best option Charleston Washington DC	Outbound 04/21/25 direct UA3617 01h 35min	Return 05/19/25 direct UA1108 01h 46min	United Airlines	?	$222 found 3 days ago
Charleston Washington DC	Outbound 04/21/25 direct UA3617 01h 35min	Return 05/19/25 direct UA1108 01h 46min	United Airlines	?	$231 found 3 days ago
Charleston Washington DC	Outbound 06/20/25 direct UA6167 01h 38min	Return 07/19/25 direct UA6246 01h 46min	United Airlines	?	$228

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Clarksburg Washington DC	Outbound 04/21/25 1 Stopover (CLT) LF3713, AA5447 26h 57min	Return 05/19/25 1 Stopover (CLT) AA5317, LF3712 15h 03min	Contour Airlines, American Airlines	?	$342 found 3 days ago
Clarksburg Washington DC	Outbound 04/21/25 1 Stopover (CLT) LF3713, AA5447 26h 57min	Return 05/19/25 1 Stopover (CLT) AA5317, LF3712 15h 03min	Contour Airlines, American Airlines	?	$372 found 3 days ago
Best option Clarksburg Washington DC	Outbound 04/21/25 1 Stopover (CLT) LF3711, UA6013 24h 53min	Return 05/19/25 1 Stopover (CLT) UA1412, LF3714 09h 50min	Contour Airlines, United Airlines	?	$350 found 3 days ago

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Best option Columbus Washington DC	Outbound 06/20/25 direct UA3430 01h 22min	Return 07/19/25 direct UA3646 01h 26min	United Airlines	?	$280
Columbus Washington DC	Outbound 04/21/25 direct UA3546 01h 21min	Return 05/19/25 direct UA3646 01h 24min	United Airlines	?	$311 found 3 days ago
Columbus Washington DC	Outbound 06/20/25 direct UA3430 01h 22min	Return 07/19/25 direct UA3646 01h 26min	United Airlines	?	$284

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