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 Little Rock Washington DC	Outbound 03/29/25 1 Stopover (IAH) UA5228, UA1528 05h 28min	Return 04/02/25 1 Stopover (ORD) UA2440, UA4458 07h 12min	United Airlines	?	$454
Little Rock Washington DC	Outbound 03/29/25 1 Stopover (DFW) AA3589, AA1863 07h 35min	Return 04/02/25 1 Stopover (CLT) AA5189, AA5672 07h 40min	American Airlines	?	$466
Little Rock Washington DC	Outbound 03/29/25 1 Stopover (CLT) AA5672, AA5549 04h 27min	Return 04/02/25 1 Stopover (DFW) AA1863, AA4257 07h 44min	American Airlines	?	$459
Little Rock Washington DC	Outbound 03/29/25 1 Stopover (DFW) AA3589, AA1863 07h 35min	Return 04/02/25 1 Stopover (CLT) AA5189, AA5672 07h 40min	American Airlines	?	$466

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Shop	Baggage	Price
Best option Kansas City Washington DC	Outbound 03/29/25 direct UA6025 02h 27min	Return 04/02/25 direct UA6157 02h 49min	United Airlines		?	$375
Kansas City Washington DC	Outbound 03/29/25 direct UA6025 02h 27min	Return 04/02/25 direct UA6126 02h 54min	United Airlines		?	$388

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Best option Morgantown Washington DC	Outbound 03/29/25 direct UA5043 01h 00min	Return 04/02/25 direct UA5043 01h 03min	United Airlines	?	$140
Morgantown Washington DC	Outbound 03/29/25 direct UA5043 01h 00min	Return 04/02/25 direct UA5043 01h 03min	United Airlines	?	$961
Morgantown Washington DC	Outbound 03/29/25 direct UA5043 01h 16min	Return 04/02/25 direct UA5043 01h 03min	United Airlines	?	$149
Morgantown Washington DC	Outbound 03/29/25 direct UA5043 01h 00min	Return 04/02/25 direct UA5043 01h 03min	United Airlines	?	$961

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Best option Manchester Washington DC	Outbound 03/29/25 1 Stopover (EWR) UA4177, UA1331 04h 07min	Return 04/02/25 direct UA4932 01h 44min	United Airlines	?	$321
Manchester Washington DC	Outbound 03/29/25 1 Stopover (EWR) UA4177, UA1331 04h 07min	Return 04/02/25 direct UA4932 01h 44min	United Airlines	?	$351
Manchester Washington DC	Outbound 03/29/25 1 Stopover (EWR) UA4177, UA1331 04h 07min	Return 04/02/25 direct UA4932 01h 44min	United Airlines	?	$336
Manchester Washington DC	Outbound 03/29/25 1 Stopover (EWR) UA4177, UA1331 04h 07min	Return 04/02/25 direct UA4932 01h 44min	United Airlines	?	$351

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Minneapolis Washington DC	Outbound 03/29/25 1 Stopover (ORD) UA0658, UA0276 05h 43min	Return 04/02/25 1 Stopover (ORD) UA1328, UA1793 04h 34min	United Airlines	?	$278
Minneapolis Washington DC	Outbound 03/29/25 direct UA3421 02h 32min	Return 04/02/25 direct UA6067 02h 46min	United Airlines		$397
Best option Minneapolis Washington DC	Outbound 03/29/25 direct DL4129 02h 33min	Return 04/02/25 direct DL3996 03h 00min	Delta Air Lines	?	$292
Minneapolis Washington DC	Outbound 03/29/25 direct UA3421 02h 32min	Return 04/02/25 direct UA6067 02h 46min	United Airlines		$397

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	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Portland-Oregon Washington DC	Outbound 04/26/25 1 Stopover (LAX) AS1314, AS0310 07h 50min	Return 05/23/25 1 Stopover (SAN) AS0507, AS1121 10h 20min	Alaska Airlines	?	$364
Portland-Oregon Washington DC	Outbound 04/26/25 1 Stopover (LAX) AS0422, AS0213 10h 50min	Return 05/23/25 1 Stopover (SAN) AS0507, AS1121 10h 20min	Alaska Airlines	?	$379
Portland-Oregon Washington DC	Outbound 04/26/25 direct UA2298 04h 59min	Return 05/23/25 direct UA2264 05h 55min	United Airlines	?	$1,457
Portland-Oregon Washington DC	Outbound 04/26/25 1 Stopover (LAX) AS0422, AS0213 10h 50min	Return 05/23/25 1 Stopover (SAN) AS0507, AS1121 10h 20min	Alaska Airlines	?	$379

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Sacramento Washington DC	Outbound 04/26/25 1 Stopover (SEA) AS1095, AS0367 10h 15min	Return 05/23/25 1 Stopover (SAN) AS0507, AS3368 20h 47min	Alaska Airlines	?	$366
Sacramento Washington DC	Outbound 04/26/25 1 Stopover (SEA) AS1197, AS0367 08h 25min	Return 05/23/25 1 Stopover (SAN) AS0507, AS3349 09h 16min	Alaska Airlines		$443
Sacramento Washington DC	Outbound 04/26/25 direct UA1273 04h 59min	Return 05/23/25 direct UA2435 05h 42min	United Airlines	?	$1,422
Sacramento Washington DC	Outbound 04/26/25 1 Stopover (SEA) AS1197, AS0367 08h 25min	Return 05/23/25 1 Stopover (SAN) AS0507, AS3349 09h 16min	Alaska Airlines		$443