Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Alvin travel guide

Alvin Tourism | Alvin Guide

You're Going to Love Alvin

With a population of 24,236, Alvin is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Alvin has to offer.

When to visit Alvin

Alvin in October
Estimated hotel price
$71
1 night at 3-star hotel
Alvin in October
Estimated hotel price
$71
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Alvin in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 41 °F, with an average temperature of 51.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 5.4″. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Alvin, with an average rainfall of 3″.

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How to Get to Alvin

Plane

Although Alvin doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU), which is located 16 miles from Alvin.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Alvin, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Alvin to San Antonio takes 4h 45m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Orleans, expect to pay about $53 for a 9h 18m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Alvin is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 24 miles from Alvin. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Stride, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alvin, including Tornado Bus, Bus and FlixBus. From Austin, the bus ride to Alvin takes 170 miles and will cost you around $54. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about $66 for a journey of 180 miles.

Plane

Although Alvin doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU), which is located 16 miles from Alvin.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Alvin, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Alvin to San Antonio takes 4h 45m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Orleans, expect to pay about $53 for a 9h 18m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Alvin is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 24 miles from Alvin. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Stride, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Alvin, including Tornado Bus, Bus and FlixBus. From Austin, the bus ride to Alvin takes 170 miles and will cost you around $54. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about $66 for a journey of 180 miles.

Airports near Alvin

IAHHouston George Bush Intcntl
BPTBeaumont Jefferson County
HOUHouston Hobby

Airlines serving Alvin

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Alvin

Most booked hotels in Alvin

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SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Alvin
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 249 reviews)
$82+
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Motel 6 Alvin. Tx
2 stars
Good (7.9, 191 reviews)
$66+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Houston-Alvin
2 stars
Good (7.9, 168 reviews)
$109+
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Americas Best Value Inn & Suites-Alvin/Houston
2 stars
Good (7.8, 265 reviews)
$74+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Alvin
2 stars
Good (7.5, 281 reviews)
$95+
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Alvin Extended Stay
3 stars
Okay (5.2, 110 reviews)
$60+
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Renting a car in Alvin

Renting a car in Alvin costs $33 per day, on average, or $99 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 79% cheaper than airport locations in Alvin.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Alvin (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Alvin is Compact (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Alvin costs $33 per day, on average, or $99 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 79% cheaper than airport locations in Alvin.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Alvin (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Alvin is Compact (Nissan Versa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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