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Where to stay
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Canyon Lake travel guide

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You're Going to Love Canyon Lake

With a population of 21,262, Canyon Lake is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. Canyon Lake deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Canyon Lake

Canyon Lake in January
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel
Canyon Lake in January
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Canyon Lake in August, when the average temperature is 84.2 °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 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 48.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Canyon Lake, with an average rainfall of 2″.

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How to Get to Canyon Lake

Plane

Although Canyon Lake doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to San Antonio Airport (SAT), which is located 27 miles from Canyon Lake. Killeen Fort Hood Regional is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Canyon Lake departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Canyon Lake. The train journey from Canyon Lake 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 Canyon Lake is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 174 miles from Canyon Lake. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Stride, among others, in Houston.

Bus

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

Plane

Although Canyon Lake doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to San Antonio Airport (SAT), which is located 27 miles from Canyon Lake. Killeen Fort Hood Regional is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Canyon Lake departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Canyon Lake. The train journey from Canyon Lake 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 Canyon Lake is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 174 miles from Canyon Lake. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Stride, among others, in Houston.

Bus

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

Airports near Canyon Lake

GRKKilleen Fort Hood Regional
SATSan Antonio
AUSAustin Bergstrom

Airlines serving Canyon Lake

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
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Where to stay in Canyon Lake

Average rates range from around $263 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $269 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Canyon Lake

Most booked hotels in Canyon Lake

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Lakehouse Bed and Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (10, 67 reviews)
$207+
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Horseshoe Riverside Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (9.1, 79 reviews)
$159+
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Maven's Inn & Grill
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, 45 reviews)
$112+
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Holiday Inn Club Vacations Hill Country Resort Canyon Lk
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 516 reviews)
$119+
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Canyon Lakeview Resort
3 stars
Good (7.1, 254 reviews)
$125+
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Renting a car in Canyon Lake

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Canyon Lake (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 Canyon Lake is Luxury (BMW X1 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Canyon Lake (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 Canyon Lake is Luxury (BMW X1 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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