Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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. 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 July
Estimated hotel price
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dripping Springs in July
Estimated hotel price
$120
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, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Dripping Springs departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Dripping Springs. The train journey from Dripping Springs to San Antonio takes 2h 26m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Dallas, expect to pay about $18 for a 6h 35m trip.

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 Thrifty and Stride, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dripping Springs, including Bus, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From San Antonio, the bus ride to Dripping Springs takes 80 miles and will cost you around $52. From Houston, the ticket costs about $62 for a journey of 155 miles.

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, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Dripping Springs departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Dripping Springs. The train journey from Dripping Springs to San Antonio takes 2h 26m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Dallas, expect to pay about $18 for a 6h 35m trip.

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 Thrifty and Stride, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dripping Springs, including Bus, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From San Antonio, the bus ride to Dripping Springs takes 80 miles and will cost you around $52. From Houston, the ticket costs about $62 for a journey of 155 miles.

Airports near Dripping Springs

GRKKilleen Fort Hood Regional
SATSan Antonio
AUSAustin Bergstrom

Airlines serving Dripping Springs

Lufthansa
Good (7,039 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,829 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,587 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,927 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,785 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,693 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,691 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,561 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,224 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,948 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,848 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
JetBlue
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Where to stay in Dripping Springs

Average rates range from around $619 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

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Courtyard by Marriott Austin Dripping Springs
3 stars
Excellent (9, 40 reviews)
$138+
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Camp Lucy
0 stars
Excellent (9.7, 14 reviews)
$691+
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Sleep Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 62 reviews)
$101+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dripping Springs - Austin Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 329 reviews)
$106+
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The Alexander at Creek Road
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 66 reviews)
$111+
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Renting a car in Dripping Springs

Renting a car in Dripping Springs costs $54 per day, on average, or $109 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 18% cheaper than airport locations in Dripping Springs.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. 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, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Dripping Springs costs $54 per day, on average, or $109 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 18% cheaper than airport locations in Dripping Springs.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. 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, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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