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

Temple travel guide

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You're Going to Love Temple

With a population of 66,102, Temple 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 Temple has to offer.

Where to Eat in Temple

If you’re looking for affordable options, BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Temple (3550 S General Bruce Dr Bldg G) and Cheeves Bros. Steak House (14 E Avenue a) are great picks.

When to visit Temple

Temple in August
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel
Temple in August
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Temple 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 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 46.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 4.6″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Temple, with an average rainfall of 2″.

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How to Get to Temple

Plane

Although Temple doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Killeen Fort Hood Regional (GRK), which is located 29 miles from Temple. Killeen Fort Hood Regional is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Temple departs from Nashville and takes around 3h 40m.

Train

The train station in Temple is called Temple, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Temple is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 150 miles from Temple. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Stride, among others, in Houston.

Plane

Although Temple doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Killeen Fort Hood Regional (GRK), which is located 29 miles from Temple. Killeen Fort Hood Regional is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Temple departs from Nashville and takes around 3h 40m.

Train

The train station in Temple is called Temple, and is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Temple is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 150 miles from Temple. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Stride, among others, in Houston.

Airports near Temple

GRKKilleen Fort Hood Regional
ACTWaco
AUSAustin Bergstrom

Airlines serving Temple

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)
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)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
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Where to stay in Temple

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Candlewood Suites Temple - Medical Center Area and Hampton Inn Temple.

Where to stay in popular areas of Temple

Most booked hotels in Temple

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Home2 Suites by Hilton Temple
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 236 reviews)
$147+
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Hilton Garden Inn Temple Medical Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 188 reviews)
$141+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Temple - Medical Center Area
2 stars
Excellent (8, 384 reviews)
$131+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Temple S. General Bruce
2 stars
Good (7.3, 908 reviews)
$71+
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Travelodge by Wyndham Temple
2 stars
Good (6.9, 313 reviews)
$51+
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Red Roof Inn Temple
2 stars
Okay (4.9, 353 reviews)
$57+
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Renting a car in Temple

Renting a car in Temple costs $44 per day, on average, or $133 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 52% cheaper than airport locations in Temple.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Temple (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 Temple is Intermediate (Chevrolet Cruze or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Temple costs $44 per day, on average, or $133 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 52% cheaper than airport locations in Temple.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Temple (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 Temple is Intermediate (Chevrolet Cruze or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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