Georgetown travel guide
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You're Going to Love Georgetown
With a population of 47,400, Georgetown is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Georgetown deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Georgetown
If you’re looking for affordable options, La Riv - Georgetown (200 E 8th St) and The Garden at The Summit (1500 Rivery Blvd) are great picks.
When to visit Georgetown
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Georgetown in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °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 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 48.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Georgetown, with an average rainfall of 2″.
How to Get to Georgetown
Plane
Although Georgetown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Austin Bergstrom Airport (AUS), which is located 49 km from Georgetown. 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 Georgetown departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 39m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Georgetown. The train journey from Georgetown to Dallas takes 6h 35m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Little Rock, expect to pay about $75 for a 15h 31m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Georgetown is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 253 km from Georgetown. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Fox, among others, in Dallas.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Georgetown, including RedCoach, Megabus and Bus. From San Antonio, the bus ride to Georgetown takes 129 km and will cost you around $50. From Houston, the ticket costs about $51 for a journey of 257 km.
Airlines serving Georgetown
Where to stay in Georgetown
Average rates range from around $239 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $210 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Candlewood Suites Georgetown and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Georgetown.
Where to stay in popular areas of Georgetown
Most booked hotels in Georgetown
Renting a car in Georgetown
Renting a car in Georgetown costs $77 per day, on average, or $153 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, 17% more expensive than at Austin Bergstrom.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Georgetown (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 Georgetown is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.