The Woodlands travel guide
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You're Going to Love The Woodlands
With a population of 93,847, The Woodlands is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. The Woodlands deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in The Woodlands
If you’re looking for affordable options, Jasper's - The Woodlands (9595 Six Pines Dr) and Brio Italian Grille - Woodlands (1201 Lake Woodlands Drive) are great picks.
When to visit The Woodlands
How to Get to The Woodlands
Plane
When flying to The Woodlands, you’ll arrive at Houston George Bush Airport (IAH), which is located 23 km from the city center.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to The Woodlands. The train journey from The Woodlands to San Antonio takes 4h 45m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lafayette, expect to pay about $52 for a 5h 54m trip.
Car
Another option to get to The Woodlands is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 318 km from The Woodlands. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Hertz, among others, in Dallas.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to The Woodlands, including RedCoach, Tornado Bus and Megabus. From Austin, the bus ride to The Woodlands takes 274 km and will cost you around $55. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 290 km.
Airports near The Woodlands
Airlines serving The Woodlands
Where to stay in The Woodlands
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Candlewood Suites Houston (The Woodlands) and Best Western Plus The Woodlands.
Where to stay in popular areas of The Woodlands
Most booked hotels in The Woodlands
Renting a car in The Woodlands
Renting a car in The Woodlands costs $52 per day, on average, or $105 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in The Woodlands.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in The Woodlands (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 The Woodlands is Luxury (Infiniti QX80 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.