Lubbock travel guide

Lubbock Tourism | Lubbock Guide

You're Going to Love Lubbock

With a population of 229,573, Lubbock is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Lubbock deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Lubbock

If you’re looking for affordable options, Las Brisas Southwest Steakhouse (4701 112th St.) and The Funky Door (6801 Milwaukee Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Lubbock

Lubbock in January
Estimated hotel price
$89
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lubbock in January
Estimated hotel price
$89
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lubbock in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 93.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 24.8 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 2.8″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Lubbock, with an average rainfall of 0.6″.

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How to Get to Lubbock

Plane

When flying to Lubbock, you’ll arrive at Lubbock (LBB), which is located 10 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Lubbock include United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Lubbock departs from Tyler and takes around 3h 49m.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lubbock using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Dallas, the bus ride to Lubbock takes 620 km and will cost you around $103. From Monterrey, the ticket costs about $145 for a journey of 1738 km. Lubbock’s bus station is located 1.3 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Lubbock, you’ll arrive at Lubbock (LBB), which is located 10 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Lubbock include United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Lubbock departs from Tyler and takes around 3h 49m.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lubbock using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Dallas, the bus ride to Lubbock takes 620 km and will cost you around $103. From Monterrey, the ticket costs about $145 for a journey of 1738 km. Lubbock’s bus station is located 1.3 km from the city center.

Airports near Lubbock

Airlines serving Lubbock

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,966 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,962 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (777 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (132 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (553 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,790 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Good (313 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lubbock

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Quality Suites and Extended Stay America Suites - Lubbock - Southwest.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lubbock

Most booked hotels in Lubbock

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lubbock Southwest
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 842 reviews)
$87+
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lubbock Medical Center
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1149 reviews)
$68+
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Lubbock
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1358 reviews)
$74+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lubbock Southwest - Wolfforth
2 stars
Good (7.3, 450 reviews)
$85+
Motel 6 Lubbock
2 stars
Okay (5.1, 1424 reviews)
$41+
Red Roof Inn Lubbock
2 stars
Okay (4.9, 1038 reviews)
$59+

Renting a car in Lubbock

Renting a car in Lubbock costs $75 per day, on average, or $150 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Lubbock is the Hertz branch at 3444 W Loop 289, which is 8 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Lubbock.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Lubbock (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 Lubbock is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Lubbock costs $75 per day, on average, or $150 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Lubbock is the Hertz branch at 3444 W Loop 289, which is 8 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Lubbock.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Lubbock (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 Lubbock is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.