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

New Braunfels travel guide

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You're Going to Love New Braunfels

With a population of 57,740, New Braunfels is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. New Braunfels deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in New Braunfels

If you’re looking for affordable options, McAdoo's (196 N Castell Ave) and The Gruene Door (2360 Gruene Lake Dr) are great picks.

When to visit New Braunfels

New Braunfels in January
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel
New Braunfels in January
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to New Braunfels 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 39.2 °F, with an average temperature of 50 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 4.1″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in New Braunfels, with an average rainfall of 2″.

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How to Get to New Braunfels

Plane

Although New Braunfels doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to San Antonio Airport (SAT), which is located 24 miles from New Braunfels. Killeen Fort Hood Regional is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to New Braunfels departs from Orlando and takes around 3h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to New Braunfels. The train journey from New Braunfels to Houston takes 5h 10m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Dallas, expect to pay about $26 for a 10h 08m trip.

Car

Another option to get to New Braunfels is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 165 miles from New Braunfels. You’ll find branches of ACO Rent A Car and America Car Rental, among others, in Houston.

Plane

Although New Braunfels doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to San Antonio Airport (SAT), which is located 24 miles from New Braunfels. Killeen Fort Hood Regional is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Alaska Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to New Braunfels departs from Orlando and takes around 3h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to New Braunfels. The train journey from New Braunfels to Houston takes 5h 10m and costs around $36 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Dallas, expect to pay about $26 for a 10h 08m trip.

Car

Another option to get to New Braunfels is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 165 miles from New Braunfels. You’ll find branches of ACO Rent A Car and America Car Rental, among others, in Houston.

Airports near New Braunfels

GRKKilleen Fort Hood Regional
SATSan Antonio
AUSAustin Bergstrom

Airlines serving New Braunfels

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,635 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,585 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,102 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,815 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,093 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,053 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,507 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,534 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,607 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,338 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,414 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,479 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,896 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,091 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
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Where to stay in New Braunfels

Average rates range from around $193 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $289 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Candlewood Suites New Braunfels By IHG and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, New Braunfels. There are also lots of vacation rental options in New Braunfels, with prices from $48 to $1,179 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in New Braunfels are about 47% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in New Braunfels by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of New Braunfels

Most booked hotels in New Braunfels

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites New Braunfels By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 687 reviews)
$87+
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Homewood Suites by Hilton New Braunfels
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 336 reviews)
$105+
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Hampton Inn & Suites New Braunfels
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 453 reviews)
$99+
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Wingate by Wyndham New Braunfels
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1192 reviews)
$87+
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The Resort at Schlitterbahn
3 stars
Good (7.9, 190 reviews)
$92+
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Renting a car in New Braunfels

Renting a car in New Braunfels costs $45 per day, on average, or $90 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in New Braunfels.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in New Braunfels (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. The most frequently booked car type in New Braunfels is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in New Braunfels costs $45 per day, on average, or $90 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in New Braunfels.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in New Braunfels (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. The most frequently booked car type in New Braunfels is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in New Braunfels

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