Katy travel guide
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You're Going to Love Katy
With a population of 14,102, Katy is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Katy has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Katy
Where to Eat in Katy
If you’re looking for affordable options, Uncle Julio's - Katy (20526 Katy Freeway) and Sapore Ristorante Italiano (6734 Westheimer Lakes North) are great picks.
When to visit Katy
How to Get to Katy
Plane
Although Katy doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Houston George Bush Airport (IAH), which is located 52 km from Katy.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Katy. The train journey from Katy to San Antonio takes 4h 45m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Lafayette, expect to pay about $39 for a 5h 54m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Katy is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 44 km from Katy. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Houston.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Katy, including RedCoach, Megabus and FlixBus. From Austin, the bus ride to Katy takes 274 km and will cost you around $50. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 290 km.
Airlines serving Katy
Where to stay in Katy
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn & Suites Houston West-Katy and Comfort Suites at Katy Mills.
Where to stay in popular areas of Katy
Most booked hotels in Katy
Renting a car in Katy
Renting a car in Katy costs $53 per day, on average, or $159 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 24% cheaper than airport locations in Katy.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Katy (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 Katy is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.