Introduction
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

Axe & Knife Throwing, Games, Drinks, and Snacks
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Where to Eat in College Station

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Republic Steakhouse (701 University Dr. East) and Casa Mangiare (840 University Dr E) are great picks.

When to visit College Station

College Station in January
Estimated hotel price
$123
1 night at 3-star hotel
College Station in January
Estimated hotel price
$123
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 Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to College Station departs from Minneapolis and takes around 4h 59m.

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 America Car Rental, among others, in Houston.

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 Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to College Station departs from Minneapolis and takes around 4h 59m.

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 America Car Rental, among others, in Houston.

Airports near College Station

IAHHouston George Bush Intcntl
AUSAustin Bergstrom
HOUHouston Hobby

Airlines serving College Station

KLM
Good (1,596 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,299 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,282 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,467 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,110 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,239 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,686 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,459 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,024 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,557 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,861 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,538 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,416 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,631 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (436 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (321 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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Drury Plaza Hotel College Station
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, 281 reviews)
$120+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bryan - College Station By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, 205 reviews)
$91+
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The Stella Hotel, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 178 reviews)
$226+
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Wyndham Garden College Station
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1185 reviews)
$75+
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Vineyard Court Designer Suites Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1231 reviews)
$59+
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Red Roof Inn College Station
2 stars
Good (7.8, 1139 reviews)
$62+
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Renting a car in College Station

Renting a car in College Station costs $46 per day, on average, or $92 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 78% cheaper than airport locations in College Station.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89. The most frequently booked car type in College Station is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in College Station costs $46 per day, on average, or $92 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 78% cheaper than airport locations in College Station.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89. The most frequently booked car type in College Station is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in College Station

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