Where To Get The Cheapest Gas For Labor Day Weekend Near Vienna

If you're getting in one last summer trip over Labor Day weekend, perhaps you want to plan ahead and know the more affordable places to fill up your tank. Depending on where you're going, getting gas in the local area could be the better option.

Vienna area prices average $2.883 for Wednesday, Aug. 29. Prices dropped slightly from $2.90 last month but are higher than last year's $2.419. That doesn't mean there aren't good options near Vienna going into the holiday weekend. AAA's price map shows prices as low as $2.65 for Wednesday.

Here are the cheapest gas prices around Vienna:

• FAIRFAX CITGO: 9501 BLAKE LN Fairfax, VA $2.659
• FAIRFAX CIRCLE LIBERTY: 9555 ARLINGTON BLVD Fairfax, VA $2.659
• SUNOCO: 10383 FAIRFAX BLVD Fairfax, VA $2.659
• SAFEWAY: 3043 NUTLEY ST Fairfax, VA $2.679
• ROYAL GAS: 10423 MAIN ST Fairfax, VA $2.679
• SUNOCO: 9626 LEE HWY Fairfax, VA $2.689
• AMERICAN MAJESTIC: 7399 LEE HWY Falls Church, VA $2.729
• NOBEL GAS: 7179 LEE HWY Falls Church, VA $2.729

If you're driving elsewhere in Virginia, you'll find prices more in the $2.50 range once you leave the DC region. The average gas price in Northern Virginia is $2.720, up from $2.329 a year ago, according to AAA. Prices in Maryland and DC are higher: $2.788 and $3007, respectively.

Nationwide, gas prices dropped two cents from last month to $2.84, but this is still 48 cents more than this time last year.

"With Labor Day approaching, motorists could see a small swing towards higher gas prices, but any jump should not last past the holiday weekend," said AAA spokesperson Jeanette Casselano in a statement.

AAA members can find the lowest prices for your destination by visiting AAA.com/fuelfinder. Others can utilize Gas Buddy's map.

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