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

Hempstead travel guide

Hempstead Tourism | Hempstead Guide

You're Going to Love Hempstead

With a population of 5.770, Hempstead is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Hempstead has to offer.

When to visit Hempstead

Hempstead in August
Estimated hotel price
$79
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hempstead in August
Estimated hotel price
$79
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hempstead in July, when the average temperature is 86 °F, and the highest can go up to 96.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 44.6 °F, with an average temperature of 55.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 3.7″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Hempstead, with an average rainfall of 1.1″.

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How to Get to Hempstead

Plane

Although Hempstead doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Houston George Bush Airport (IAH), which is located 72 km from Hempstead.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hempstead. The train journey from Hempstead to San Antonio takes 4h 45m and costs around $43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Orleans, expect to pay about $53 for a 9h 18m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hempstead is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 78 km from Hempstead. You’ll find branches of ACO Rent A Car and America Car Rental, among others, in Houston.

Plane

Although Hempstead doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Houston George Bush Airport (IAH), which is located 72 km from Hempstead.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hempstead. The train journey from Hempstead to San Antonio takes 4h 45m and costs around $43 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Orleans, expect to pay about $53 for a 9h 18m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hempstead is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 78 km from Hempstead. You’ll find branches of ACO Rent A Car and America Car Rental, among others, in Houston.

Airports near Hempstead

IAHHouston George Bush Intcntl
HOUHouston Hobby
AUSAustin Bergstrom

Airlines serving Hempstead

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,091 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,049 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,435 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,519 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,441 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,088 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hempstead

Most booked hotels in Hempstead

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Best Western Plus Waller Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 299 reviews)
$96+
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Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Waller
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 143 reviews)
$109+
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Comfort Inn & Suites Waller
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 219 reviews)
$88+
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Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Waller/Prairie View
2 stars
Good (7.7, 179 reviews)
$65+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waller - Prairie View By IHG
2 stars
Good (6.9, 224 reviews)
$78+
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Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Hempstead Prairie View
2 stars
Good (6.4, 109 reviews)
$70+
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Renting a car in Hempstead

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Hempstead (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Hempstead (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30.