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

Harlingen travel guide

Harlingen Tourism | Harlingen Guide

You're Going to Love Harlingen

With a population of 64,849, Harlingen is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Harlingen has to offer.

Article

When to visit Harlingen

Harlingen in September
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel
Harlingen in September
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Harlingen in July, when the average temperature is 84.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 95 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 50 °F, with an average temperature of 60.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 5.2″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Harlingen, with an average rainfall of 1.1″.

Data provided by weatherbase
Temperatures
Temperatures
Data provided by weatherbase

How to Get to Harlingen

Plane

When flying to Harlingen, you’ll arrive at Harlingen Valley Intl (HRL), which is located 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Harlingen include Southwest, Air Canada and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Harlingen departs from Austin and takes around 1h 05m.

Plane

When flying to Harlingen, you’ll arrive at Harlingen Valley Intl (HRL), which is located 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Harlingen include Southwest, Air Canada and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Harlingen departs from Austin and takes around 1h 05m.

Airports near Harlingen

HRLHarlingen Valley Intl
MFEMcAllen Miller Intl
BROBrownsville South Padre Is. Intl

Airlines serving Harlingen

Lufthansa
Good (8,177 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,556 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,156 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,504 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,263 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,640 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,103 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,649 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,461 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,794 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,472 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,294 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,273 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,560 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,081 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (239 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,903 reviews)
Breeze Airways
Excellent (305 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (659 reviews)
Show more
Find flights to Harlingen

Where to stay in Harlingen

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Harlingen By IHG and Candlewood Suites Harlingen By IHG.

Where to stay in popular areas of Harlingen

Most booked hotels in Harlingen

See all
Hampton Inn & Suites Harlingen
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 331 reviews)
$110+
View
Best Western Casa Villa Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 687 reviews)
$100+
View
Holiday Inn Express Harlingen By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 96 reviews)
$103+
View
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Harlingen, TX
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 745 reviews)
$106+
View
Courtyard by Marriott Harlingen
3 stars
Good (7.8, 252 reviews)
$100+
View
Lone Star Inn - San Benito Harlingen
2 stars
Good (7.6, 111 reviews)
$71+
View

Renting a car in Harlingen

Renting a car in Harlingen costs $48 per day, on average, or $190 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Avis, Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Harlingen is the Budget branch at 3210 East Grimes Street, which is 2 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 27% cheaper than airport locations in Harlingen.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Harlingen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Harlingen is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Toyota Crown or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Harlingen costs $48 per day, on average, or $190 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Avis, Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Harlingen is the Budget branch at 3210 East Grimes Street, which is 2 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 27% cheaper than airport locations in Harlingen.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Harlingen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Harlingen is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Toyota Crown or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Harlingen

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$34/day

Intermediate

Supplier choice

5 Adults, 5 Bags

$35/day

Supplier choice
Find car rentals in Harlingen