Washington, D.C. cost calculator

How much does a Washington, D.C. trip really cost?

The Smithsonian museums are free, which makes D.C. look like a cheap trip. Hotel taxes, parking, Metro fares, paid attractions and food on the National Mall still add up.

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Ways to keep it down

  1. Fly into Reagan National if you can; it's much closer to downtown.
  2. Skip a car and use the Metro, since parking is expensive.
  3. Visit in summer or December, when hotel rates are often lower.
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