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

La Porte travel guide

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You're Going to Love La Porte

With a population of 33 800, La Porte is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything La Porte has to offer.

When to visit La Porte

La Porte in January
Estimated hotel price
$61
1 night at 3-star hotel
La Porte in January
Estimated hotel price
$61
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to La Porte in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °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 51.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in La Porte, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.

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How to Get to La Porte

Plane

Although La Porte doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU), which is located 25 km from La Porte.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to La Porte. The train journey from La Porte 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 La Porte is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 35 km from La Porte. You’ll find branches of ACO Rent A Car and America Car Rental, among others, in Houston.

Plane

Although La Porte doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU), which is located 25 km from La Porte.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to La Porte. The train journey from La Porte 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 La Porte is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 35 km from La Porte. You’ll find branches of ACO Rent A Car and America Car Rental, among others, in Houston.

Airports near La Porte

IAHHouston George Bush Intcntl
BPTBeaumont Jefferson County
HOUHouston Hobby

Airlines serving La Porte

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,632 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,583 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,814 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,531 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 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 (11,470 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
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Where to stay in La Porte

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Suites La Porte and Americas Best Value Inn La Porte.

Where to stay in popular areas of La Porte

Most booked hotels in La Porte

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Hilton Garden Inn Baytown
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 274 reviews)
$90+
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Hampton Inn & Suites La Porte
3 stars
Excellent (9, 210 reviews)
$87+
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Sonesta Essential La Porte
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 112 reviews)
$72+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Houston Baytown East
3 stars
Good (7.9, 705 reviews)
$55+
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Extended Stay America Suites - Baytown
2 stars
Good (7.4, 157 reviews)
$49+
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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham La Porte
2 stars
Good (7.1, 101 reviews)
$55+
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Renting a car in La Porte

Renting a car in La Porte costs $66 per day, on average, or $394 if you want to rent if for 6 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Houston Hobby.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in La Porte (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.

Renting a car in La Porte costs $66 per day, on average, or $394 if you want to rent if for 6 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Houston Hobby.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in La Porte (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.

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