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
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel
College Station in January
Estimated hotel price
$125
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 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 British 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

Lufthansa
Good (8,228 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,567 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,192 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,485 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,060 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,539 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,252 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,644 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,653 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (952 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,135 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,964 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,550 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,527 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,461 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,589 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,379 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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The Stella Hotel, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 176 reviews)
$199+
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Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center
4 stars
Excellent (9, 698 reviews)
$149+
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Best Western Premier Bryan College Station
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 382 reviews)
$89+
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Wyndham Garden College Station
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1128 reviews)
$57+
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Hilton Garden Inn College Station
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 250 reviews)
$104+
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The George, by Valencia Hotel Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 243 reviews)
$139+
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Renting a car in College Station

Renting a car in College Station costs $59 per day, on average, or $117 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 8% cheaper than airport locations in College Station.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in College Station, while also 11% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in College Station costs $59 per day, on average, or $117 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 8% cheaper than airport locations in College Station.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in College Station, while also 11% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in College Station

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$30/day

Intermediate

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$41/day

Intermediate SUV
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