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Ennis travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ennis

With a population of 18,513, Ennis is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. Ennis deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Ennis

Ennis in January
Estimated hotel price
$60
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ennis in January
Estimated hotel price
$60
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ennis

Plane

Although Ennis doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dallas Love Field (DAL), which is located 38 miles from Ennis. Waco is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Gulf Air and other airlines departing from the United States.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Ennis. The train journey from Ennis to Austin takes 5h 54m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Antonio, expect to pay about $21 for a 8h 30m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ennis is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 193 miles from Ennis. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Stride, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ennis, including Bus, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Austin, the bus ride to Ennis takes 190 miles and will cost you around $70. From Houston, the ticket costs about $79 for a journey of 210 miles.

Plane

Although Ennis doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dallas Love Field (DAL), which is located 38 miles from Ennis. Waco is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Gulf Air and other airlines departing from the United States.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Ennis. The train journey from Ennis to Austin takes 5h 54m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Antonio, expect to pay about $21 for a 8h 30m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ennis is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 193 miles from Ennis. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Stride, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ennis, including Bus, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Austin, the bus ride to Ennis takes 190 miles and will cost you around $70. From Houston, the ticket costs about $79 for a journey of 210 miles.

Airports near Ennis

ACTWaco
DFWDallas/Fort Worth
DALDallas Love Field

Airlines serving Ennis

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ennis

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ennis and Comfort Suites Ennis.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ennis

Most booked hotels in Ennis

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Quality Inn Ennis
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 443 reviews)
$84+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Waxahachie
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 222 reviews)
$140+
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Best Western Plus Waxahachie Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 371 reviews)
$97+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ennis
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 241 reviews)
$100+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waxahachie
2 stars
Excellent (8, 1160 reviews)
$96+
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Comfort Suites Ennis
2 stars
Excellent (8, 275 reviews)
$107+
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Renting a car in Ennis

Renting a car in Ennis costs $66 per day, on average, or $133 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, 5% more expensive than at Dallas/Fort Worth.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Ennis (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.

Renting a car in Ennis costs $66 per day, on average, or $133 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, 5% more expensive than at Dallas/Fort Worth.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Ennis (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.

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