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

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
$116
1 night at 3-star hotel
College Station in June
Estimated hotel price
$116
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 Charlotte and takes around 5h 11m.

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 America Car Rental and Easirent, 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 Charlotte and takes around 5h 11m.

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 America Car Rental and Easirent, among others, in Houston.

Bus

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

Airports near College Station

Airlines serving College Station

KLM
Good (1,477 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,862 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,810 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,319 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,270 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,901 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,147 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,547 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,459 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,541 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,720 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,832 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (393 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,172 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,222 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,483 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

Drury Plaza Hotel College Station
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, 187 reviews)
$109+
The Stella Hotel, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 173 reviews)
$207+
Stayapt Suites College Station
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 50 reviews)
$97+
Cavalry Court, by Valencia Hotel Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 221 reviews)
$133+
Hyatt House Bryan/College Station
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 158 reviews)
$95+
Ramada by Wyndham College Station
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 751 reviews)
$68+

Renting a car in College Station

Renting a car in College Station costs $54 per day, on average, or $108 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 37% cheaper than airport locations in College Station.

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41.

Renting a car in College Station costs $54 per day, on average, or $108 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 37% cheaper than airport locations in College Station.

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41.