With a population of 2,483, Dripping Springs is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Dripping Springs deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Family Business Beer Company (19510 Hamilton Pool Rd) and Tillie's- Dripping Springs (3509 Creek Rd) are great picks.
Although Dripping Springs doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Austin Bergstrom Airport (AUS), which is located 40 km from Dripping Springs. Killeen Fort Hood Regional is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Gulf Air and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Dripping Springs departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 36m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Dripping Springs.
Another option to get to Dripping Springs is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 313 km from Dripping Springs. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Fox, among others, in Dallas.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dripping Springs, including RedCoach, Megabus and Bus. From San Antonio, the bus ride to Dripping Springs takes 129 km and will cost you around $50. From Houston, the ticket costs about $55 for a journey of 274 km.
Average rates range from around $389 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $834 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Dripping Springs (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 Dripping Springs is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Dodge Charger or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.