Washington DC (Dulles), USA

Guide to Washington Dulles International Airport

Washington Dulles is about 42 km west of Washington, D.C. Dulles is a huge airport with nearly 20 million passengers passing through annually. It serves destinations around the world with daily links to major European destinations.

Terminals and facilities at Dulles International

Dulles airport has one terminal with four concourses A-D.

ATMs and bureaux de change are available throughout the airport. Stamp vending machines and post-boxes can also be found around the airport.

Shops are distributed across all concourses. A wide selection of shops is offered such as a shoeshine, newsagents, duty-free shop, gift shop, sweet shop, music shop, leather goods store, sunglasses outlet, and jewelers.

Business service centers are found at the eastern end and western end of the main terminal's upper level. They provide bureaux de change, insurance, fax, photocopying, notary, and other services. Business facilities are also in Concourses B, C and D. Hotel telephone centers are positioned on the lower level of the main terminal in the ground transportation areas. For more business facilities, there are several airport hotels available. The airport hotels can be booked in advance for all your business needs. Book Washington DC airport hotels here.

Bars, restaurants and cafés are available in all concourses. Eateries include McDonald’s, Vie de France, Starbuck’s, Pizza-Hut, Cinnabon, and a multitude of other options.

If you want to take a hire car into the city, that can easily be arranged at Dulles airport. There are several major car hire companies on offer. To book a hire car from Washington DC airport in advance, click here.

Hotels at Dulles International Airport

There are plenty of Dulles airport hotels to choose from for those who want to stay near the airport. The airport hotels are a good place to stay to avoid the long drive into the city. You can book an airport hotel at Washington DC online here.

A few of the airport hotels near Dulles are: Holiday Inn Dulles, Hilton Dulles Airport, and Candlewood Suites Dulles. For information on booking these hotels at Washington DC airport and more, go online.

Transportation and parking at Washington Dulles

Washington Flyer Express Bus serves the airport and West Falls Church Metro Station. Metro services can be reached by boarding this bus and alighting at West Falls Metro Station. Greyhound also provides connections between the airport and several locations in Virginia.

A 24-hour taxi service is offered between Dulles airport and the city.

Both hourly and daily Dulles airport parking is located within walking distance of the main terminal. There are also long-term car parks which provide a free shuttle service to the terminals. Economy airport parking providing a similar shuttle service is also available. To reserve car parking at Washington DC airport in advance, click here.

Car hire at Dulles airport

By car from downtown Washington, D.C., drive west along the I-66 until you reach exit 67, then follow airport signs which guide you to the airport.

Main car hire companies such as Budget, Avis, and Hertz all offer their services at Dulles airport. You can easily hire a car from the airport to get into the city. To get a good price on Washington DC airport car hire, book in advance.

A hire car is needed if you plan to visit some of the surrounding cities in the area. Bethesda, Harper's Ferry, and Arlington aren't far from Washington, D.C. and make good day trip destinations. For more information on hiring a car from Washington DC airport, click here.

Website: www.metwashairports.com/Dulles/

Information: 703-572-2700