Odessa travel guide
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You're Going to Love Odessa
With a population of 99,940, Odessa is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Odessa deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Odessa
If you’re looking for affordable options, Cork & Pig Tavern - Odessa (7260 E. State Highway 191 Suite 204) and Red Oak Kitchen (7260 E Highway 191 Suite 200) are great picks.
When to visit Odessa
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Odessa in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 95 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 30.2 °F, with an average temperature of 44.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 1.9″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Odessa, with an average rainfall of 0.6″.
How to Get to Odessa
Plane
When flying to Odessa, you’ll arrive at Midland Intl (MAF), which is located 19 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Odessa include Air Canada, Copa Airlines and Lufthansa. The shortest domestic flight to Odessa departs from Austin and takes around 1h 15m.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Odessa using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Houston, the bus ride to Odessa takes 1336 km and will cost you around $74. From Phoenix, the ticket costs about $127 for a journey of 1424 km. The most popular bus station is Odessa Greyhound Bus Station, located 17 km from downtown Odessa. Odessa 1350 S County Rd W is also a commonly used station, and is 3.2 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Odessa
Where to stay in Odessa
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Suites Odessa and Microtel Inn & Suites Odessa.
Where to stay in popular areas of Odessa
Most booked hotels in Odessa
Renting a car in Odessa
Renting a car in Odessa costs $66 per day, on average, or $132 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
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 Midland Intl.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Odessa (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.