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

Waco travel guide

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You're Going to Love Waco

With a population of 124,805, Waco 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 Waco has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Waco

If you’re looking for affordable options, One Thirty Five Prime (1201 Hewitt Drive) and Pivovar (320 S 8th St) are great picks.

When to visit Waco

Waco in January
Estimated hotel price
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel
Waco in January
Estimated hotel price
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Waco in July, when the average temperature is 86 °F, and the highest can go up to 96.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 48.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 4.6″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Waco, with an average rainfall of 1.8″.

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How to Get to Waco

Plane

When flying to Waco, you’ll arrive at Waco (ACT), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Waco include American Airlines, Qatar Airways and Gulf Air. The shortest domestic flight to Waco departs from Denver and takes around 4h 06m.

Car

Another option to get to Waco is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 163 miles from Waco. You’ll find branches of ACO Rent A Car and America Car Rental, among others, in Houston.

Plane

When flying to Waco, you’ll arrive at Waco (ACT), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Waco include American Airlines, Qatar Airways and Gulf Air. The shortest domestic flight to Waco departs from Denver and takes around 4h 06m.

Car

Another option to get to Waco is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 163 miles from Waco. You’ll find branches of ACO Rent A Car and America Car Rental, among others, in Houston.

Airports near Waco

DFWDallas/Fort Worth
DALDallas Love Field
AUSAustin Bergstrom

Airlines serving Waco

Lufthansa
Good (8,188 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,558 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,157 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,478 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,035 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,503 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,255 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,642 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (948 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,741 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,112 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,656 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,950 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,470 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,505 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,426 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,451 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,368 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,583 reviews)
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Where to stay in Waco

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco South By IHG and Comfort Suites Waco Near University Area. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Waco, with prices from $48 to $395 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Waco are about 72% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Waco by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Waco

Most booked hotels in Waco

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Staybridge Suites Waco South - Woodway By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 99 reviews)
$86+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1161 reviews)
$94+
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Quality Inn & Suites Near University
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1359 reviews)
$79+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Waco Woodway
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 273 reviews)
$114+
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Hyatt Place Waco South
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1022 reviews)
$84+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Woodway - Waco South
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 672 reviews)
$80+
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Renting a car in Waco

Renting a car in Waco costs $59 per day, on average, or $177 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 59% cheaper than airport locations in Waco.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Waco (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Waco, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Waco costs $59 per day, on average, or $177 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 59% cheaper than airport locations in Waco.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Waco (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Waco, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Waco

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$30/day

Compact

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$32/day

Intermediate
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