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Gonzales travel guide

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You're Going to Love Gonzales

With a population of 9,781, Gonzales is a must-see destination in Louisiana, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Gonzales deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Gonzales

Gonzales in December
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gonzales in December
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Gonzales

Plane

Although Gonzales doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Baton Rouge Ryan (BTR), which is located 24 miles from Gonzales. Baton Rouge Ryan 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 Gonzales departs from Houston and takes around 1h 09m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gonzales. The train journey from Gonzales to Birmingham takes 7h 59m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Houston, expect to pay about $53 for a 9h 30m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Gonzales is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 54 miles from Gonzales. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Nola Rent A Car, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gonzales, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Mobile, the bus ride to Gonzales takes 160 miles and will cost you around $53. From Houston, the ticket costs about $83 for a journey of 410 miles.

Plane

Although Gonzales doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Baton Rouge Ryan (BTR), which is located 24 miles from Gonzales. Baton Rouge Ryan 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 Gonzales departs from Houston and takes around 1h 09m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gonzales. The train journey from Gonzales to Birmingham takes 7h 59m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Houston, expect to pay about $53 for a 9h 30m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Gonzales is to pick up a car rental from New Orleans, which is about 54 miles from Gonzales. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Nola Rent A Car, among others, in New Orleans.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Gonzales, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From Mobile, the bus ride to Gonzales takes 160 miles and will cost you around $53. From Houston, the ticket costs about $83 for a journey of 410 miles.

Airports near Gonzales

BTRBaton Rouge Ryan
MSYNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
LFTLafayette Regional

Airlines serving Gonzales

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 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)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in Gonzales

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

Where to stay in popular areas of Gonzales

Most booked hotels in Gonzales

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Home2 Suites by Hilton Gonzales
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 306 reviews)
$143+
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Clarion Inn Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 364 reviews)
$112+
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Sleep Inn Geismar - Gonzales
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 173 reviews)
$96+
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Americas Best Value Inn & Suites-Prairieville
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 159 reviews)
$89+
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Comfort Suites near Tanger Outlet Mall
2 stars
Excellent (8, 373 reviews)
$121+
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MainStay Suites Geismar - Gonzales
2 stars
Good (7.9, 138 reviews)
$97+
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Renting a car in Gonzales

Renting a car in Gonzales costs $64 per day, on average, or $128 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, 2% more expensive than at New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Gonzales (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. Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Gonzales, while also 18% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Gonzales costs $64 per day, on average, or $128 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, 2% more expensive than at New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Gonzales (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. Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Gonzales, while also 18% cheaper than other types, on average.

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