Port Aransas travel guide
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You're Going to Love Port Aransas
With a population of 3,480, Port Aransas is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Port Aransas deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Port Aransas
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Phoenix (3500A Island Moorings Parkway) and Tortuga's Saltwater Grill (429 N Alister St) are great picks.
When to visit Port Aransas
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Port Aransas in August, when the average temperature is 86 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 50 °F, with an average temperature of 57.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 5.7″. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Port Aransas, with an average rainfall of 1.7″.
How to Get to Port Aransas
Plane
Although Port Aransas doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Corpus Christi (CRP), which is located 44 km from Port Aransas. Corpus Christi is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Port Aransas departs from Houston and takes around 1h 10m.
Car
Another option to get to Port Aransas is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 270 km from Port Aransas. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Houston.
Airlines serving Port Aransas
Where to stay in Port Aransas
Average rates range from around $320 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $235 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Amelia's Landing and The Place Hotel.
Where to stay in popular areas of Port Aransas
Most booked hotels in Port Aransas
Renting a car in Port Aransas
Renting a car in Port Aransas costs $38 per day, on average, or $75 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 67% cheaper than airport locations in Port Aransas.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Port Aransas (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. Intermediate (Nissan Sentra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Port Aransas, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.