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

Killeen travel guide

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You're Going to Love Killeen

With a population of 127 921, Killeen 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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Killeen has to offer.

When to visit Killeen

Killeen in December
Estimated hotel price
$83
1 night at 3-star hotel
Killeen in December
Estimated hotel price
$83
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Killeen 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 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 46.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 4.4″. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Killeen, with an average rainfall of 1.5″.

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How to Get to Killeen

Plane

When flying to Killeen, you’ll arrive at Killeen Fort Hood Regional (GRK), which is located 11 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Killeen include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Gulf Air. The shortest domestic flight to Killeen departs from Tampa and takes around 4h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Killeen is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 272 km from Killeen. You’ll find branches of ACO Rent A Car and America Car Rental, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Killeen’s bus station is located 0.5 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Killeen, you’ll arrive at Killeen Fort Hood Regional (GRK), which is located 11 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Killeen include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Gulf Air. The shortest domestic flight to Killeen departs from Tampa and takes around 4h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Killeen is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 272 km from Killeen. You’ll find branches of ACO Rent A Car and America Car Rental, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Killeen’s bus station is located 0.5 km from the city center.

Airports near Killeen

GRKKilleen Fort Hood Regional
CLLCollege Station Easterwood Field
AUSAustin Bergstrom

Airlines serving Killeen

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,628 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,575 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,097 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,681 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,442 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,525 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,452 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,089 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
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Where to stay in Killeen

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Candlewood Suites Killeen - Fort Hood Area by IHG and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Killeen.

Where to stay in popular areas of Killeen

Most booked hotels in Killeen

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Courtyard by Marriott Killeen
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 366 reviews)
$106+
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Best Western Harker Heights
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 248 reviews)
$80+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Harker Heights Killeen/Fort Cavazos
2 stars
Good (7.9, 156 reviews)
$72+
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Shilo Inn Killeen
3 stars
Good (7.6, 788 reviews)
$73+
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Hallmark Inn & Suites
2 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$48+
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Heights Inn
2 stars
Good (7, 86 reviews)
$53+
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Renting a car in Killeen

Renting a car in Killeen costs $48 per day, on average, or $240 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Killeen.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Killeen (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. Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Killeen, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Killeen costs $48 per day, on average, or $240 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Killeen.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Killeen (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. Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Killeen, while also 60% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Killeen

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$27/day

Intermediate

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$27/day

Economy
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