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 Sioux Falls and takes around 4h 09m.

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 Sioux Falls and takes around 4h 09m.

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 (8,144 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,542 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,126 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,448 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,010 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,480 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (947 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,005 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,629 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,885 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,353 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,479 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,420 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (421 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,416 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,573 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, 233 reviews)
$115+
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The Stella Hotel, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 176 reviews)
$196+
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Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center
4 stars
Excellent (9, 694 reviews)
$148+
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Hyatt House Bryan/College Station
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 180 reviews)
$95+
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Wyndham Garden College Station
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1111 reviews)
$59+
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The George
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 235 reviews)
$137+
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Renting a car in College Station

Renting a car in College Station costs $59 per day, on average, or $118 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 45% cheaper than airport locations in College Station.

Expect to pay $4.13 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 $49.51 and $66.02. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in College Station, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in College Station costs $59 per day, on average, or $118 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 45% cheaper than airport locations in College Station.

Expect to pay $4.13 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 $49.51 and $66.02. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in College Station, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in College Station

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$38/day

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