Lubbock travel guide
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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.
Activities & attractions in Lubbock
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
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″.
How to Get to Lubbock
Plane
When flying to Lubbock, you’ll arrive at Lubbock (LBB), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Lubbock include Air Canada, Copa Airlines and Emirates. The shortest domestic flight to Lubbock departs from San Antonio and takes around 3h 18m.
Bus
Lubbock’s bus station is located 0.8 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Lubbock
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
Renting a car in Lubbock
Renting a car in Lubbock costs $77 per day, on average, or $154 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 5 miles from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% 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 Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.