Washington DC’s international gateway is Washington Dulles Airport, which lies around 41.6 kilometres west of the capital in Dulles and Chantilly. The airport handles more than 23 million passengers per year and it is served by a number of commercial airlines and ground transportation companies which include those that offer low cost car rentals.
The airport is among the busiest in the United States as well as in Virginia and the metropolitan area of Baltimore-Washington. Its main terminal is notable for being a professionally designed landmark along with two midfield terminals which are well-appointed with modern amenities.
The large air travel hub houses an array of retail outlets and duty-free shops along with numerous restaurants, cafés and pubs. Banking facilities include currency exchange counters and ATMs throughout the terminals while communication facilities include post boxes and public telephones. Eight companies are offering car rental in Washington DC Dulles Airport.
To arrive in Washington DC, travellers can rely on public buses, taxis, and courtesy shuttles of some hotels. Rental cars are also available and they can be ideal for budget travellers, too especially when pre-booked through the internet. It takes about 30 to 35 minutes to reach downtown Washington DC by car if there is no traffic.
Washington DC is home to famous national landmarks such as the Washington Monument, the Capitol, Lincoln Memorial and the White House, and while its downtown area is best navigated on foot, visitors can use car rental in Washington DC Dulles Airport to visit the outlying areas and other districts. With a car, it is also possible to visit Arlington and the George Washington Memorial Parkway.