The Woodlands travel guide

The Woodlands Tourism | The Woodlands Guide

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

The Woodlands in December
Estimated hotel price
$144
1 night at 3-star hotel
The Woodlands in December
Estimated hotel price
$144
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to The Woodlands

Plane

When flying to The Woodlands, you’ll arrive at Houston George Bush Airport (IAH), which is located 14 miles from the city center.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to The Woodlands. The train journey from The Woodlands to New Orleans takes 9h 18m and costs around $56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Austin, expect to pay about $53 for a 16h 20m trip.

Car

Another option to get to The Woodlands is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 197 miles from The Woodlands. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Fox, 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 160 miles and will cost you around $24. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 180 miles.

Plane

When flying to The Woodlands, you’ll arrive at Houston George Bush Airport (IAH), which is located 14 miles from the city center.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to The Woodlands. The train journey from The Woodlands to New Orleans takes 9h 18m and costs around $56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Austin, expect to pay about $53 for a 16h 20m trip.

Car

Another option to get to The Woodlands is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 197 miles from The Woodlands. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Fox, 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 160 miles and will cost you around $24. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about $25 for a journey of 180 miles.

Airlines serving The Woodlands

Lufthansa
Good (4,640 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (925 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,473 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,556 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,126 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,769 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,164 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,548 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of The Woodlands

Most booked hotels in The Woodlands

Houston CityPlace Marriott at Springwoods Village
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 383 reviews)
$189+
Hyatt Centric The Woodlands
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 298 reviews)
$264+
The Westin at The Woodlands
4 stars
Excellent (9, 210 reviews)
$246+
Drury Inn & Suites Houston The Woodlands
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 768 reviews)
$114+
The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 336 reviews)
$231+
Hyatt Place Houston/The Woodlands
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 426 reviews)
$167+

Renting a car in The Woodlands

Renting a car in The Woodlands costs $61 per day, on average, or $123 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in The Woodlands.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in The Woodlands is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Nissan Altima or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in The Woodlands costs $61 per day, on average, or $123 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in The Woodlands.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in The Woodlands is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Nissan Altima or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.