El Paso travel guide
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You're Going to Love El Paso
With a population of 649,121, El Paso is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. El Paso deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in El Paso
Where to Eat in El Paso
If you’re looking for affordable options, Casa Pantera (3015 Pershing Dr) and P.F. Chang's - El Paso - Fountains at Farah (8889 Gateway Blvd West Ste 2300) are great picks.
When to visit El Paso
Looking for warm weather? Then head to El Paso in June, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 96.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 44.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 1.6″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in El Paso, with an average rainfall of 0.2″.
How to Get to El Paso
Plane
When flying to El Paso, you’ll arrive at El Paso (ELP), which is located 7 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to El Paso include Frontier, Lufthansa and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to El Paso departs from Denver and takes around 1h 45m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to El Paso. The train journey from El Paso to Los Angeles takes 16h 00m and costs around $157 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Austin, expect to pay about $103 for a 19h 05m trip. The train station in El Paso is called El Paso, and is located 0.5 miles from the city center.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to El Paso, including Tornado Bus, Greyhound and FlixBus. From San Antonio, the bus ride to El Paso takes 410 miles and will cost you around $100. From Phoenix, the ticket costs about $47 for a journey of 465 miles. The most popular bus station is El Paso Bus, located 0.2 miles from downtown El Paso. El Paso Flixbus Stop W Father Rahm Ave is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city center.
Airports near El Paso
Airlines serving El Paso
Where to stay in El Paso
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Woodspring Suites El Paso I-10 Southeast and TownePlace Suites by Marriott El Paso East/I-10.
Where to stay in popular areas of El Paso
Most booked hotels in El Paso
Renting a car in El Paso
Renting a car in El Paso costs $66 per day, on average, or $132 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Alamo, Budget and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in El Paso is the Hertz branch at 6701 Convair Road, which is 6 miles from the city center.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at El Paso.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in El Paso (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 El Paso is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Honda Accord or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.