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

South Houston travel guide

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You're Going to Love South Houston

With a population of 16,983, South Houston is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything South Houston has to offer.

When to visit South Houston

South Houston in November
Estimated hotel price
$67
1 night at 3-star hotel
South Houston in November
Estimated hotel price
$67
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to South Houston 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 42.8 °F, with an average temperature of 51.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 5.8″. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in South Houston, with an average rainfall of 2.9″.

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How to Get to South Houston

Plane

When flying to South Houston, you’ll arrive at Houston Hobby Airport (HOU), which is located 3 miles from the city center.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving South Houston, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from South Houston 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 South Houston is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 10 miles from South Houston. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Stride, among others, in Houston.

Bus

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

Plane

When flying to South Houston, you’ll arrive at Houston Hobby Airport (HOU), which is located 3 miles from the city center.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving South Houston, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from South Houston 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 South Houston is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 10 miles from South Houston. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Stride, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to South Houston, including Tornado Bus, Bus and FlixBus. From Austin, the bus ride to South Houston 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 South Houston

IAHHouston George Bush Intcntl
CLLCollege Station Easterwood Field
HOUHouston Hobby

Airlines serving South Houston

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 South Houston

Most booked hotels in South Houston

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Home2 Suites by Hilton Houston Pasadena
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 378 reviews)
$123+
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Candlewood Suites Houston - Pasadena
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 288 reviews)
$109+
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SureStay Hotel by Best Western Houston Southeast
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 37 reviews)
$87+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Pasadena
2 stars
Good (7, 643 reviews)
$87+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Pasadena
2 stars
Good (6.7, 162 reviews)
$66+
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Rodeway Inn
2 stars
Good (6.4, 33 reviews)
$55+
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Renting a car in South Houston

Renting a car in South Houston costs $45 per day, on average, or $135 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 30% cheaper than airport locations in South Houston.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in South Houston (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 South Houston is Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in South Houston costs $45 per day, on average, or $135 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 30% cheaper than airport locations in South Houston.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in South Houston (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 South Houston is Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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