the most significant expenses are airfare and accommodation;
the check-in time from which hotel nights are counted in most city hotels is 4:00 PM;
breakfast is rarely included in the room rate;
many city attractions can be visited for free, so the overall cost of a trip to Washington will depend more on the guide’s fees than on entrance tickets to the places they introduce;
using public transportation is more cost-effective with a special card;
the metro allows you to reach almost any point in the city;
many restaurants and cafés offer portions so large that one dish is enough for two travelers.
Travelers who planned their trip to Washington independently generally leave positive reviews. A carefully planned budget week-long vacation for two in Washington will cost approximately 2000–2500 USD (excluding airfare).
