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

Brownsville travel guide

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You're Going to Love Brownsville

With a population of 175,023, Brownsville 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Brownsville has to offer.

Where to Eat in Brownsville

If you’re looking for affordable options, Lola's Bistro (1335 Palm Blvd) and Boqueron Tapas + Wine (1101 E Washington St suite 2) are great picks.

When to visit Brownsville

Brownsville in February
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Brownsville in February
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Brownsville in August, when the average temperature is 86 °F, and the highest can go up to 95 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 51.8 °F, with an average temperature of 60.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 5.9″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Brownsville, with an average rainfall of 1.1″.

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How to Get to Brownsville

Plane

When flying to Brownsville, you’ll arrive at Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl (BRO), which is located 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Brownsville include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Brownsville departs from Houston and takes around 1h 18m.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brownsville, including Busbud, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Houston, the bus ride to Brownsville takes 400 miles and will cost you around $123. From Austin, the ticket costs about $122 for a journey of 450 miles. Brownsville’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Brownsville, you’ll arrive at Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl (BRO), which is located 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Brownsville include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Brownsville departs from Houston and takes around 1h 18m.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brownsville, including Busbud, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Houston, the bus ride to Brownsville takes 400 miles and will cost you around $123. From Austin, the ticket costs about $122 for a journey of 450 miles. Brownsville’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Airports near Brownsville

HRLHarlingen Valley Intl
MFEMcAllen Miller Intl
BROBrownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Airlines serving Brownsville

Lufthansa
Good (7,073 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,344 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,890 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,947 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,730 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,733 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,230 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,571 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,339 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,048 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,285 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (866 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,699 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,425 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (838 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (201 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,189 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (346 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (476 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,841 reviews)
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Where to stay in Brownsville

Average rates range from around $159 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $109 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brownsville and Woodspring Suites Brownsville.

Where to stay in popular areas of Brownsville

Most booked hotels in Brownsville

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Courtyard by Marriott Brownsville
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 234 reviews)
$112+
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Quality Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 347 reviews)
$88+
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Motel 6 Brownsville, TX
2 stars
Good (7.2, 912 reviews)
$74+
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Motel 6-Brownsville, Tx North
2 stars
Okay (5.7, 641 reviews)
$66+
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OYO Historic Cameron Hotel Brownsville I-69E
2 stars
Okay (4.9, 142 reviews)
$57+
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Woodspring Suites Brownsville
2 stars
Okay (4.4, 88 reviews)
$47+
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Renting a car in Brownsville

Renting a car in Brownsville costs $55 per day, on average, or $222 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 33% cheaper than airport locations in Brownsville.

Expect to pay $3.48 per gallon in Brownsville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Brownsville is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Brownsville costs $55 per day, on average, or $222 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 33% cheaper than airport locations in Brownsville.

Expect to pay $3.48 per gallon in Brownsville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Brownsville is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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$30/day

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