Can't comment about ease of getting around each airport, but Dulles is extremely close to Fairfax. BWI is quite a hike............using DCA means you would have to use either a car or Metro to get to Fairfax.
If the price is "close enough" to the others, I suggest using Dulles.
Dulles would be my first choice, especially if you are renting a car.
Not sure I agree, for two reasons:
(1) Once you land at Dulles, it's a long journey to the main terminal (either by train, foot or "mobile lounge," depending on the concourse).
(2) Once you've made it to the main terminal and collected your bags, a shuttle bus ride is required to reach the rental car lots.
In contrast, National is a compact airport; the gates, terminal, and rental cars are close together. (Although that's not quite true for carriers in terminal A - Air Canada, AirTran, Frontier, JetBlue, and Spirit.)
I also note that depending on where in Fairfax one is going, National may be much closer. Fairfax County covers more than 400 square miles - and the closest parts of Fairfax are only about 4 miles from National.
Not sure I agree, for two reasons:
(1) Once you land at Dulles, it's a long journey to the main terminal (either by train, foot or "mobile lounge," depending on the concourse).
(2) Once you've made it to the main terminal and collected your bags, a shuttle bus ride is required to reach the rental car lots.
In contrast, National is a compact airport; the gates, terminal, and rental cars are close together. (Although that's not quite true for carriers in terminal A - Air Canada, AirTran, Frontier, JetBlue, and Spirit.)
I also note that depending on where in Fairfax one is going, National may be much closer. Fairfax County covers more than 400 square miles - and the closest parts of Fairfax are only about 4 miles from National.
Thanks everyone We are flying in the Friday of Columbus Day weekend -- hoping to arrive between 6-8pm (do you think rush hour will be a factor at that time?). We are flying home the following Monday -- likely an evening flight. And we are renting a car (most likely Alamo).
So far it looks like Dulles is our best option -- based on your comments and flight options.