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

College Station travel guide

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You're Going to Love College Station

With a population of 93,857, College Station is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. College Station deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Activities & attractions in College Station

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Where to Eat in College Station

If you’re looking for affordable options, Veritas Wine and Bistro (830 University Drive East, Suite 400) and Poppy @ The George Hotel (180 Century Ct) are great picks. For delicious green meals, 1860 Italia (1295 Arrington Rd) and Gringo's Mexican Kitchen - College Station (4300 Sh-6 S) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in College Station.

When to visit College Station

College Station in June
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel
College Station in June
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to College Station in August, when the average temperature is 86 °F, and the highest can go up to 96.8 °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 October, when precipitation is around 4.9″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in College Station, with an average rainfall of 2.1″.

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How to Get to College Station

Plane

When flying to College Station, you’ll arrive at College Station Easterwood Field (CLL), which is located 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to College Station include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to College Station departs from Detroit and takes around 5h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to College Station is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 83 miles from College Station. You’ll find branches of ACO Rent A Car and Rent A Car 4 Less Miami, among others, in Houston.

Bus

College Station’s bus station is located 0.6 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to College Station, you’ll arrive at College Station Easterwood Field (CLL), which is located 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to College Station include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to College Station departs from Detroit and takes around 5h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to College Station is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 83 miles from College Station. You’ll find branches of ACO Rent A Car and Rent A Car 4 Less Miami, among others, in Houston.

Bus

College Station’s bus station is located 0.6 miles from the city center.

Airports near College Station

IAHHouston George Bush Intcntl
HOUHouston Hobby
AUSAustin Bergstrom

Airlines serving College Station

KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,544 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,494 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,039 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,775 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,005 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,997 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,400 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,659 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (862 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,394 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,284 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,554 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,235 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,045 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,391 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
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Where to stay in College Station

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites College Station By IHG and Best Western Plus College Station Inn & Suites.

Where to stay in popular areas of College Station

Most booked hotels in College Station

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Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 660 reviews)
$198+
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The George
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 226 reviews)
$129+
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Hilton Garden Inn College Station
3 stars
Excellent (9, 244 reviews)
$112+
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The Stella Hotel, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (9, 171 reviews)
$166+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bryan - College Station By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 178 reviews)
$93+
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Hyatt House Bryan/College Station
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 146 reviews)
$104+
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Renting a car in College Station

Renting a car in College Station costs $63 per day, on average, or $125 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at College Station Easterwood Field.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in College Station (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 College Station is Compact (Jeep Patriot or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in College Station costs $63 per day, on average, or $125 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at College Station Easterwood Field.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in College Station (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 College Station is Compact (Jeep Patriot or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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