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 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 5 km 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 Cincinnati and takes around 7h 21m.

Car

Another option to get to College Station is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 134 km from College Station. You’ll find branches of ACO Rent A Car and Easirent, among others, in Houston.

Bus

College Station’s bus station is located 0.9 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to College Station, you’ll arrive at College Station Easterwood Field (CLL), which is located 5 km 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 Cincinnati and takes around 7h 21m.

Car

Another option to get to College Station is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 134 km from College Station. You’ll find branches of ACO Rent A Car and Easirent, among others, in Houston.

Bus

College Station’s bus station is located 0.9 km from the city center.

Airports near College Station

IAHHouston George Bush Intcntl
HOUHouston Hobby
AUSAustin Bergstrom

Airlines serving College Station

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,679 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,642 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,017 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,149 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,837 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,062 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,137 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,455 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,516 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,589 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (888 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,351 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,119 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,629 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,345 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,424 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,632 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,900 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, 156 reviews)
$109+
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The Stella Hotel, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 173 reviews)
$168+
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Stayapt Suites College Station
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 50 reviews)
$95+
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Cavalry Court, by Valencia Hotel Collection
4 stars
Excellent (9, 213 reviews)
$110+
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Hilton Garden Inn College Station
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 250 reviews)
$104+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bryan - College Station By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 180 reviews)
$83+
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Renting a car in College Station

Renting a car in College Station costs $65 per day, on average, or $130 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in College Station.

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.16 and $50.88. Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in College Station, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in College Station costs $65 per day, on average, or $130 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in College Station.

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.16 and $50.88. Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in College Station, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in College Station

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$27/day

Intermediate

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$32/day

Full-size
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