Longview travel guide

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You're Going to Love Longview

With a population of 80,455, Longview 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Longview has to offer.

Where to Eat in Longview

If you’re looking for affordable options, BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Longview (314 W Loop 281) and Saltgrass Steak House - Longview (411 E Loop 281) are great picks.

When to visit Longview

Longview in January
Estimated hotel price
$83
1 night at 3-star hotel
Longview in January
Estimated hotel price
$83
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Longview in July, when the average temperature is 84.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 93.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 46.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 5″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Longview, with an average rainfall of 2.9″.

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How to Get to Longview

Plane

When flying to Longview, you’ll arrive at Longview East Texas Regional (GGG), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Longview departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 8h 22m.

Train

The train station in Longview is called Longview, and is located 0.8 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Longview is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 193 miles from Longview. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Stride, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Longview’s bus station is located 4 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Longview, you’ll arrive at Longview East Texas Regional (GGG), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Longview departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 8h 22m.

Train

The train station in Longview is called Longview, and is located 0.8 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Longview is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 193 miles from Longview. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Stride, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Longview’s bus station is located 4 miles from the city center.

Airlines serving Longview

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,066 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,414 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (201 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,163 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (472 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (734 reviews)
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Where to stay in Longview

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites Longview and Comfort Suites Longview.

Where to stay in popular areas of Longview

Most booked hotels in Longview

Motel 6 Longview - North
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 562 reviews)
$61+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Longview North
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 653 reviews)
$106+
Tru by Hilton Longview
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 356 reviews)
$88+
Spark by Hilton Longview
3 stars
Good (7.9, 437 reviews)
$82+
Hilton Garden Inn Longview
3 stars
Good (7.7, 298 reviews)
$105+
Days Inn Longview South
2 stars
Good (6.7, 182 reviews)
$53+

Renting a car in Longview

Renting a car in Longview costs $62 per day, on average, or $185 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 86% cheaper than airport locations in Longview.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Longview (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. The most frequently booked car type in Longview is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Longview costs $62 per day, on average, or $185 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 86% cheaper than airport locations in Longview.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Longview (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. The most frequently booked car type in Longview is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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