Amarillo travel guide
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You're Going to Love Amarillo
With a population of 190,695, Amarillo is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Amarillo to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Amarillo
If you’re looking for affordable options, Copper Fire Grill (2800 Civic Cir Ste 500) and The Big Texan Steak Ranch (7701 E I 40) are great picks.
When to visit Amarillo
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Amarillo in July, when the average temperature is 78.8 °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 23 °F, with an average temperature of 35.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 3.3″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Amarillo, with an average rainfall of 0.6″.
How to Get to Amarillo
Plane
When flying to Amarillo, you’ll arrive at Amarillo (AMA), which is located 7 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Amarillo include Air Canada, Air New Zealand and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Amarillo departs from Denver and takes around 1h 26m.
Bus
FlixBus operates bus routes to Amarillo. From Dallas, the bus ride to Amarillo takes 560 miles and will cost you around $79. From Chicago, the ticket costs about $241 for a journey of 2490 miles. Amarillo’s bus station is located 1.2 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Amarillo
Where to stay in Amarillo
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Candlewood Suites Amarillo-Western Crossing and Best Western Plus Amarillo East Hotel.
Where to stay in popular areas of Amarillo
Most booked hotels in Amarillo
Renting a car in Amarillo
Renting a car in Amarillo costs $78 per day, on average. Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Amarillo is the Budget branch at 10800 Airport Boulevard, which is 7 miles from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Amarillo.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Amarillo (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. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Amarillo, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.
Best car rental deals in Amarillo
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$38/day
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$38/day