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

Buda travel guide

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You're Going to Love Buda

With a population of 7,295, Buda is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. Buda deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Buda

If you’re looking for affordable options, Mud Bugs A Cajun Joint (306 S Main St Suite 107) and JParks Chophouse & Saloon (407 Austin St) are great picks.

When to visit Buda

Buda in September
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel
Buda in September
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Buda

Plane

When flying to Buda, you’ll arrive at Austin Bergstrom Airport (AUS), which is located 13 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Buda include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Buda departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Buda. The train journey from Buda to Dallas takes 6h 35m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from El Paso, expect to pay about $102 for a 16h 39m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Buda is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 150 miles from Buda. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Stride, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Buda, including Tornado Bus, Bus and FlixBus. From San Antonio, the bus ride to Buda takes 80 miles and will cost you around $62. From Houston, the ticket costs about $63 for a journey of 155 miles.

Plane

When flying to Buda, you’ll arrive at Austin Bergstrom Airport (AUS), which is located 13 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Buda include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Buda departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Buda. The train journey from Buda to Dallas takes 6h 35m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from El Paso, expect to pay about $102 for a 16h 39m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Buda is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 150 miles from Buda. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Stride, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Buda, including Tornado Bus, Bus and FlixBus. From San Antonio, the bus ride to Buda takes 80 miles and will cost you around $62. From Houston, the ticket costs about $63 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airports near Buda

GRKKilleen Fort Hood Regional
SATSan Antonio
AUSAustin Bergstrom

Airlines serving Buda

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)
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)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
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Where to stay in Buda

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Suites Buda - Austin South and Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Buda Austin South.

Where to stay in popular areas of Buda

Most booked hotels in Buda

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Fairfield Inn & Suites Austin Buda
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 250 reviews)
$121+
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Best Western Plus Buda Austin Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1133 reviews)
$101+
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Comfort Suites Buda - Austin South
2 stars
Excellent (8, 478 reviews)
$102+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Buda Austin South
2 stars
Good (7.1, 529 reviews)
$68+
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Americas Best Value Inn Buda
2 stars
Good (6.5, 253 reviews)
$72+
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Studio 6 Buda, TX
2 stars
Good (6.5, 780 reviews)
$70+
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Renting a car in Buda

Renting a car in Buda costs $55 per day, on average, or $109 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 18% cheaper than airport locations in Buda.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Buda (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 Buda is Full-size (Class Full-size Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact SUV or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Buda costs $55 per day, on average, or $109 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 18% cheaper than airport locations in Buda.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Buda (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 Buda is Full-size (Class Full-size Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact SUV or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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