A Travel Price Comparison for United States of America Washington vs. Virginia Beach for Food, Nightlife, Families, and Couples

• How many days in Washington or Virginia Beach? Ideal Length of Stay
  Washington 3-7 
  Virginia Beach 5-7

• Washington Prices
  Virginia Beach Prices
• Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
  Washington $155
  Virginia Beach $104

The average daily cost (per person) in Washington is $155, while the average daily cost in Virginia Beach is $104. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each city. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Washington and Virginia Beach in more detail.

Accommodation

• Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
  Washington $91
  Virginia Beach $60
• Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
  Washington $182
  Virginia Beach $120

Local Transportation

• Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
  Washington $37
  Virginia Beach $31

Typical Local Transportation prices in Washington

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Washington are as follows:

• Metro Day Pass
  $9.00

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Washington

Also for Washington, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

• Washington to New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - Departure Private Transfer: $535
• Washington to New York J.F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) - Departure Private Transfer: $535
• Washington City to New York City - Private Car Transfer: $516
• Washington to Newark International Airport (EWR) - Departure Private Transfer: $491
• Washington City to Philadelphia City - Private Car Transfer: $392
• Washington, DC: Potomac Mills Outlet Private Transfer: $357
• Private transfer from or to IAD , DCA , PHL , MDT airports , VA and Philadelphia: $320
• Washington Airport Transfers: Washington to Dulles Airport IAD in Luxury Car: $218
• BWI Airport: Transfer to Baltimore or Washington DC: $200
• Washington, DC: Private Airport Transfer(SUV): To or From: (DCA) Reagan National: $180
• Washington City to Baltimore City - Private Car Transfer: $168
• Airport Transfer to and from Dulles International IAD Airport: $160

Typical Local Transportation prices in Virginia Beach

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Virginia Beach:

• Beach Parking
  $10

Is it cheaper to fly into Washington or Virginia Beach?

Prices for flights to both Virginia Beach and Washington change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.

Food

• Food Meals for one day
  Washington $30
  Virginia Beach $25

Typical Food prices in Washington

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Washington:

• Water
  $2.00
• Snacks on Monuments Tour
  $6.15

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Washington

For Washington, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

• Seattle: Pike Place Market Plant-Based Food Tour: $64
• Washington D.C.: 3.5-Hour Georgetown Food Tour: $65
• Washington DC: 3-Hour Italian Food Tour: $65
• Washington DC Food Tour: Italian Cuisine in Dupont Circle: $65
• Washington, DC: The Original Brew Tour with Tasting & Dinner: $70
• Adams Morgan Food Tour: $76
• Washington DC: Private Food Tour Experience: $79
• Capitol Hill Walking Food Tour: $79
• U Street Neighborhood Food Tour: $99
• Washington DC Odyssey Dinner Cruise: $100
• Private French Cooking Class with an Expert in the Heart of Washington DC: $108
• Washington, DC 3-Hour Dinner Buffet Cruise: $122

Entertainment

• Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
  Washington $19
  Virginia Beach $17

Tours and Activities in Washington

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Washington.

• "HEROES OF FREEDOM" PRIVATE TOUR (4 Hour Military Tribute): $658
• "SHINING CITY" PRIVATE TOUR (3 Hour Evening Tour): $658
• 2 Day Grand Tour with George Washington's Mount Vernon: $95
• 2-Day Colonial Williamsburg Guided Tour from Washington DC: $330
• 24/48-Hour Washington, D.C. Hop-on Hop-off Tour: $49
• 3-Hour "DC After Dark" Night-Time Guided Bus Tour with Stops at Top Attractions: $35
• 3-Hour Private Jeep Tour of Washington D.C.: $495
• 3-Hour Washington DC "Monuments By Night" Guided Night-Time Sightseeing Bus Tour: $49
• 3-Hour Washington DC "Morning Monuments" Guided Sightseeing Walking & Bus Tour: $64
• 3-Hour Washington, D.C Urban Adventure Scavenger Hunt: $44
• 30-Minutes Supercar Driving Pilot Experience in Washington DC: $275
• Advance Tickets to Washington, D.C.'s Newseum: $24

Tours and Activities in Virginia Beach

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Virginia Beach.

• All-Inclusive, Autumn Weekend Tour for GROUPS of 10-16: $5,901
• RIDE ALONG GREEK GODS & AQUATISM *Certified Tours*: $75
• Small Group Dolphin Kayak Eco-Tour: $62
• Sunset Dolphin Kayak Tours: $62
• Sunset Stand Up Paddleboard Tour of Linkhorn Bay: $41
• Tour of Virginia Beach (half day), for GROUPS of 10-16: $499
• Tour of Virginia Beach, for GROUPS of 10-16: $831
• Haunted Walking Ghost Tour: $22
• Wetland Zip Tour: $61

Alcohol

• Alcohol Drinks for one day
  Washington $15
  Virginia Beach $8.51

Sample the Local Flavors in Washington

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Washington:

• Epic Washington DC Bar Crawl: By Let’s Roam: $12
• Haunted Washington D.C. Ghost and Pub Walking Tour: $27
• Washington DC: Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $34
• DC: 'New York Times Journeys' Walking Tour with Beer, Cheese and Wine Tasting: $120
• Seattle All-Inclusive: Hike Mt. Rainier and Wine Tasting: $278
• NOVA Private Custom Wine Tours & Tasting from DMV: $645
• 6 Hours Northern VA Wine Tour: $920