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

Gun Barrel City travel guide

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With a population of 5,672, Gun Barrel City is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Gun Barrel City has to offer.

When to visit Gun Barrel City

Gun Barrel City in November
Estimated hotel price
$65
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gun Barrel City in November
Estimated hotel price
$65
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Gun Barrel City

Plane

Although Gun Barrel City doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dallas Love Field (DAL), which is located 54 miles from Gun Barrel City. Waco is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States.

Car

Another option to get to Gun Barrel City is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 184 miles from Gun Barrel City. You’ll find branches of ACO Rent A Car and America Car Rental, among others, in Houston.

Plane

Although Gun Barrel City doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dallas Love Field (DAL), which is located 54 miles from Gun Barrel City. Waco is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States.

Car

Another option to get to Gun Barrel City is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 184 miles from Gun Barrel City. You’ll find branches of ACO Rent A Car and America Car Rental, among others, in Houston.

Airports near Gun Barrel City

ACTWaco
DFWDallas/Fort Worth
DALDallas Love Field

Airlines serving Gun Barrel City

Lufthansa
Good (8,116 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,534 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,095 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,437 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,988 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,620 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (939 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,938 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,607 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,868 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,308 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (420 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,317 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,403 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,277 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,627 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gun Barrel City

Most booked hotels in Gun Barrel City

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Extended Stay Gun Barrel City
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 77 reviews)
$77+
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Quality Suites Near Cedar Creek Lake
2 stars
Excellent (8, 322 reviews)
$86+
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Gun Barrel Executive Inn
2 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$63+
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Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Gun Barrel City
3 stars
Good (6.8, 612 reviews)
$80+
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Renting a car in Gun Barrel City

Renting a car in Gun Barrel City costs $56 per day, on average, or $168 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Gun Barrel City.

Expect to pay $4.20 per gallon in Gun Barrel City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.42 and $67.23.

Renting a car in Gun Barrel City costs $56 per day, on average, or $168 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Gun Barrel City.

Expect to pay $4.20 per gallon in Gun Barrel City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.42 and $67.23.