Dripping Springs travel guide

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You're Going to Love Dripping Springs

With a population of 2,483, Dripping Springs is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Dripping Springs deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Dripping Springs

If you’re looking for affordable options, Family Business Beer Company (19510 Hamilton Pool Rd) and Tillie's- Dripping Springs (3509 Creek Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Dripping Springs

Dripping Springs in September
Estimated hotel price
$123
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dripping Springs in September
Estimated hotel price
$123
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Dripping Springs

Plane

Although Dripping Springs doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Austin Bergstrom Airport (AUS), which is located 25 miles from Dripping Springs. Killeen Fort Hood Regional is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Gulf Air and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Dripping Springs departs from Harlingen and takes around 1h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Dripping Springs is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 165 miles from Dripping Springs. You’ll find branches of ACO Rent A Car and Turo, among others, in Houston.

Plane

Although Dripping Springs doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Austin Bergstrom Airport (AUS), which is located 25 miles from Dripping Springs. Killeen Fort Hood Regional is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Gulf Air and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Dripping Springs departs from Harlingen and takes around 1h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Dripping Springs is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 165 miles from Dripping Springs. You’ll find branches of ACO Rent A Car and Turo, among others, in Houston.

Airports near Dripping Springs

Airlines serving Dripping Springs

Lufthansa
Good (7,196 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,954 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,846 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,287 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,590 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,415 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,692 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,366 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,914 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,324 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,000 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dripping Springs

Average rates range from around $457 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $427 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dripping Springs

Most booked hotels in Dripping Springs

Courtyard by Marriott Austin Dripping Springs
3 stars
Excellent (9, 43 reviews)
$108+
Camp Lucy
0 stars
Excellent (9.7, 14 reviews)
$635+
Sleep Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 63 reviews)
$95+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dripping Springs - Austin Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 342 reviews)
$104+
The Alexander at Creek Road
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 66 reviews)
$111+

Renting a car in Dripping Springs

Renting a car in Dripping Springs costs $65 per day, on average, or $130 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 24% more expensive than at Austin Bergstrom.

Expect to pay $3.52 per gallon in Dripping Springs (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.25 and $56.33. The most frequently booked car type in Dripping Springs is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Dripping Springs costs $65 per day, on average, or $130 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 24% more expensive than at Austin Bergstrom.

Expect to pay $3.52 per gallon in Dripping Springs (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.25 and $56.33. The most frequently booked car type in Dripping Springs is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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