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Lake Jackson travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lake Jackson

With a population of 26,849, Lake Jackson is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lake Jackson has to offer.

When to visit Lake Jackson

Lake Jackson in January
Estimated hotel price
$72
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lake Jackson in January
Estimated hotel price
$72
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Lake Jackson

Plane

Although Lake Jackson doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU), which is located 43 miles from Lake Jackson.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Lake Jackson, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Lake Jackson to San Antonio takes 4h 45m and costs around $36 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 Lake Jackson is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 50 miles from Lake Jackson. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Stride, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lake Jackson, including Tornado Bus, Bus and FlixBus. From Austin, the bus ride to Lake Jackson takes 170 miles and will cost you around $54. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about $66 for a journey of 180 miles.

Plane

Although Lake Jackson doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU), which is located 43 miles from Lake Jackson.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Lake Jackson, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Lake Jackson to San Antonio takes 4h 45m and costs around $36 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 Lake Jackson is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 50 miles from Lake Jackson. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Stride, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lake Jackson, including Tornado Bus, Bus and FlixBus. From Austin, the bus ride to Lake Jackson takes 170 miles and will cost you around $54. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about $66 for a journey of 180 miles.

Airports near Lake Jackson

IAHHouston George Bush Intcntl
VCTVictoria County-Foster
HOUHouston Hobby

Airlines serving Lake Jackson

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Lake Jackson

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Best Western Plus Lake Jackson Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 434 reviews)
$129+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Lake Jackson-Clute
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 173 reviews)
$128+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Clute - Lake Jackson
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 180 reviews)
$141+
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Courtyard by Marriott Lake Jackson
3 stars
Excellent (8, 138 reviews)
$133+
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Comfort Suites Lake Jackson Clute
2 stars
Good (7.7, 275 reviews)
$95+
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Baymont by Wyndham Clute
2 stars
Good (7.3, 507 reviews)
$71+
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Renting a car in Lake Jackson

Renting a car in Lake Jackson costs $75 per day, on average, or $224 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 21% more expensive than at Houston Hobby.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Lake Jackson (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. Compact (Kia Seltos or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lake Jackson, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Lake Jackson costs $75 per day, on average, or $224 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 21% more expensive than at Houston Hobby.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Lake Jackson (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. Compact (Kia Seltos or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lake Jackson, while also 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

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