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

Hico travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hico

With a population of 1.326, Hico is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Hico to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Hico

Hico in September
Estimated hotel price
$60
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hico in September
Estimated hotel price
$60
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hico in July, when the average temperature is 84.2 °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 32 °F, with an average temperature of 46.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Hico, with an average rainfall of 1.9″.

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How to Get to Hico

Plane

Although Hico doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Killeen Fort Hood Regional (GRK), which is located 64 miles from Hico. Killeen Fort Hood Regional 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 Hico. The train journey from Hico to Austin takes 5h 54m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Oklahoma City, expect to pay about $40 for a 6h 58m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hico is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 90 miles from Hico. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Ace, among others, in Dallas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hico, including Bus, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Austin, the bus ride to Hico takes 210 miles and will cost you around $46. From Houston, the ticket costs about $39 for a journey of 235 miles.

Plane

Although Hico doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Killeen Fort Hood Regional (GRK), which is located 64 miles from Hico. Killeen Fort Hood Regional 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 Hico. The train journey from Hico to Austin takes 5h 54m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Oklahoma City, expect to pay about $40 for a 6h 58m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hico is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 90 miles from Hico. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Ace, among others, in Dallas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hico, including Bus, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Austin, the bus ride to Hico takes 210 miles and will cost you around $46. From Houston, the ticket costs about $39 for a journey of 235 miles.

Airports near Hico

GRKKilleen Fort Hood Regional
DFWDallas/Fort Worth
DALDallas Love Field

Airlines serving Hico

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,631 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,580 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,100 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,813 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,052 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,527 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,465 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,894 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,090 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hico

Most booked hotels in Hico

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Hico's Upstairs Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 60 reviews)
$218+
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Hico Hills Inn
2 stars
Okay (5.7, 51 reviews)
$60+
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Renting a car in Hico

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Hico (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Hico (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69.