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Park-Sleep-Fly at DCA for a 5-Day Trip: Hotel vs Lot

Five-day trips at Reagan National (DCA) are squarely in the toss-up zone. Whether a hotel-and-parking bundle beats the official economy lot depends on three numbers: DCA's daily parking rate, the nightly hotel rate near the airport, and how you value the pre-flight overnight stay.

Toss-up. Run the math for your specific dates. Bundle wins more often if you'd already want the pre-flight hotel night; lot wins more often on a tight budget.

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Hotels near DCA Airport

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Hilton Garden Inn DCA — Modern hotel exterior at duskAirport-area Hotel

Hilton Garden Inn DCA

Crystal City area

Free ParkingFree ShuttleFree Breakfast

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Hampton Inn & Suites DCA — Modern hotel exterior at duskAirport-area Hotel

Hampton Inn & Suites DCA

Pentagon City area

Free ParkingFree Shuttle

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Marriott DCA — Modern hotel exterior at duskAirport-area Hotel

Marriott DCA

Old Town Alexandria area

Free ParkingFree ShuttleFree Breakfast

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Holiday Inn Express DCA — Modern hotel exterior at duskAirport-area Hotel

Holiday Inn Express DCA

Crystal City area

Free ParkingFree Shuttle

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Hyatt Place DCA — Modern hotel exterior at duskAirport-area Hotel

Hyatt Place DCA

Pentagon City area

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Best Western Plus DCA — Modern hotel exterior at duskAirport-area Hotel

Best Western Plus DCA

Old Town Alexandria area

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DCA 5-day trip FAQ

It depends on three numbers: the airport's daily economy lot rate, the nightly hotel rate near DCA, and how you value a pre-flight overnight stay. For a 5-day trip, multiply the airport's daily rate by 5 to get your parking baseline, then compare against bundle pricing on our booking partner's site.

Confirm three things on each listing: parking is included for the full 5-day duration (not just stay nights), shuttle hours cover your flight times, and the cancellation terms match your trip's flexibility. These vary by property even at the same brand.

Two to four weeks ahead generally surfaces better rates than last-minute booking. Hotel rates near major airports trend upward as the date approaches, particularly on Friday/Sunday departure days.

Shuttle hours vary widely. Many airport hotels run shuttles 24/7 or starting at 4am, but some don't. Always check the specific hotel's listing for shuttle hours that match your departure time before booking.

Cancellation terms are set by each hotel and shown on the booking page before you confirm. Refundable rates cost slightly more but typically pay for themselves the first time plans shift.

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