National Harbor travel guide
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You're Going to Love National Harbor
With a population of 3,788, National Harbor is a must-see destination in Maryland, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in National Harbor to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in National Harbor
If you’re looking for affordable options, Grace's Mandarin (188 Waterfront Street) and Ginger - MGM National Harbor (101 Mgm National Ave) are great picks.
When to visit National Harbor
How to Get to National Harbor
Plane
When flying to National Harbor, you’ll arrive at Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), which is located 5 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to National Harbor departs from Boston and takes around 1h 28m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving National Harbor, followed by Acela. The train journey from National Harbor to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 55m trip.
Car
Another option to get to National Harbor is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 8 miles from National Harbor. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Washington, D.C..
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to National Harbor, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to National Harbor takes 175 miles and will cost you around $12. From New York, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 265 miles.
Airports near National Harbor
Airlines serving National Harbor
Where to stay in popular areas of National Harbor
Most booked hotels in National Harbor
Renting a car in National Harbor
Renting a car in National Harbor costs $110 per day, on average.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in National Harbor (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in National Harbor is Compact (Buick Encore or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 34% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.