Bethesda travel guide
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You're Going to Love Bethesda
With a population of 60,858, Bethesda is a must-see destination in Maryland, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bethesda has to offer.
Where to Eat in Bethesda
If you’re looking for affordable options, Kapnos Kouzina (4900 Hampden Lane) and Guardado's (4918 Del Ray Ave) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Guapo's (8130 Wisconsin Ave) and Melina (909 Rose Ave) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Bethesda.
When to visit Bethesda
How to Get to Bethesda
Plane
When flying to Bethesda, you’ll arrive at Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), which is located 15 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Bethesda departs from Miami and takes around 2h 36m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Bethesda. The train journey from Bethesda to Baltimore takes 0h 28m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Richmond, expect to pay about $25 for a 1h 54m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Bethesda is to pick up a car rental from Washington, D.C., which is about 10 km from Bethesda. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Washington, D.C..
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bethesda, including Megabus, Bus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Bethesda takes 274 km and will cost you around $10. From New York, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 418 km. The most popular bus station is Bethesda 7401 Waverly St, located 0.8 km from downtown Bethesda. Bethesda Rockville Pike is also a commonly used station, and is 8 km from the city center.
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Renting a car in Bethesda
Renting a car in Bethesda costs $54 per day, on average, or $163 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Bethesda (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 Bethesda is Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Bethesda
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$28/day
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$42/day