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How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Dickinson travel guide

Dickinson Tourism | Dickinson Guide

You're Going to Love Dickinson

With a population of 18,680, Dickinson is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Dickinson has to offer.

When to visit Dickinson

Dickinson in December
Estimated hotel price
$54
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dickinson in December
Estimated hotel price
$54
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Dickinson

Plane

Although Dickinson doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU), which is located 30 km from Dickinson.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Dickinson. The train journey from Dickinson to San Antonio takes 4h 45m and costs around $43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Orleans, expect to pay about $53 for a 9h 18m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dickinson is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 45 km from Dickinson. You’ll find branches of ACO Rent A Car and America Car Rental, among others, in Houston.

Plane

Although Dickinson doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU), which is located 30 km from Dickinson.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Dickinson. The train journey from Dickinson to San Antonio takes 4h 45m and costs around $43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Orleans, expect to pay about $53 for a 9h 18m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dickinson is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 45 km from Dickinson. You’ll find branches of ACO Rent A Car and America Car Rental, among others, in Houston.

Airports near Dickinson

IAHHouston George Bush Intcntl
BPTBeaumont Jefferson County
HOUHouston Hobby

Airlines serving Dickinson

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,631 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,580 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,100 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,813 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,052 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,527 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,465 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,894 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Dickinson

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Hampton Inn & Suites Houston/League City
2 stars
Excellent (9, 632 reviews)
$94+
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Boardwalk Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1211 reviews)
$162+
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Courtyard by Marriott Houston Kemah
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 231 reviews)
$144+
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South Shore Harbour Resort and Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1060 reviews)
$106+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Houston/Clear Lake-Nasa Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 585 reviews)
$84+
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Lone Star Inn - Dickinson
3 stars
Good (7.1, 145 reviews)
$52+
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Renting a car in Dickinson

Renting a car in Dickinson costs $31 per day, on average, or $186 if you want to rent if for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 81% cheaper than airport locations in Dickinson.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Dickinson (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in Dickinson is Full-size (Chevrolet Traverse or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 2% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Dickinson costs $31 per day, on average, or $186 if you want to rent if for 6 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 81% cheaper than airport locations in Dickinson.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Dickinson (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in Dickinson is Full-size (Chevrolet Traverse or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 2% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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