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

Odessa travel guide

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You're Going to Love Odessa

With a population of 99 940, Odessa 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Odessa has to offer.

Where to Eat in Odessa

If you’re looking for affordable options, Flair Taverna (2701 John Ben Shepperd Pkwy) and Barrel & Derrick at Marriott Odessa Conference Center (305 E 5th St) are great picks.

When to visit Odessa

Odessa in December
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Odessa in December
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Odessa in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °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 30.2 °F, with an average temperature of 44.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 1.9″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Odessa, with an average rainfall of 0.6″.

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How to Get to Odessa

Plane

When flying to Odessa, you’ll arrive at Midland Intl (MAF), which is located 19 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Odessa include Southwest, United Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Odessa departs from Austin and takes around 1h 10m.

Plane

When flying to Odessa, you’ll arrive at Midland Intl (MAF), which is located 19 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Odessa include Southwest, United Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Odessa departs from Austin and takes around 1h 10m.

Airports near Odessa

MAFMidland Intl
HOBHobbs Lea County

Airlines serving Odessa

Lufthansa
Good (8,299 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,283 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,239 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,688 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,458 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,861 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,142 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,554 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,123 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,231 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (682 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (467 reviews)
Southwest
Excellent (4,211 reviews)
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Where to stay in Odessa

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

Where to stay in popular areas of Odessa

Most booked hotels in Odessa

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MCM Elegante Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 162 reviews)
$112+
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Odessa Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 145 reviews)
$209+
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MCM Grande Hotel Fundome Odessa
3 stars
Good (7.9, 166 reviews)
$77+
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Baymont by Wyndham Odessa
2 stars
Good (7.8, 1365 reviews)
$87+
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Ramada by Wyndham Odessa Near University of Texas Permian
2 stars
Good (7.1, 830 reviews)
$73+
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Woodspring Suites Odessa
2 stars
Good (6.2, 336 reviews)
$58+
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Renting a car in Odessa

Renting a car in Odessa costs $48 per day, on average, or $192 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 40% cheaper than airport locations in Odessa.

Expect to pay $4.62 per gallon in Odessa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $55.42 and $73.89. The most frequently booked car type in Odessa is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Odessa costs $48 per day, on average, or $192 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 40% cheaper than airport locations in Odessa.

Expect to pay $4.62 per gallon in Odessa (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $55.42 and $73.89. The most frequently booked car type in Odessa is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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