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

Waco travel guide

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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, Cafe Homestead (388 Halbert Lane) and Magnolia Table (2132 S Valley Mills Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Waco

Waco in December
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Waco in December
Estimated hotel price
$105
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, Alaska Airlines and Gulf Air. The shortest domestic flight to Waco departs from Nashville and takes around 3h 57m.

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.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Waco 1500 S 18th St, located 1.3 miles from downtown Waco. Waco Downtown Transit Terminal is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 miles from the city center.

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, Alaska Airlines and Gulf Air. The shortest domestic flight to Waco departs from Nashville and takes around 3h 57m.

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.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Waco 1500 S 18th St, located 1.3 miles from downtown Waco. Waco Downtown Transit Terminal is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 miles from the city center.

Airports near Waco

DFWDallas/Fort Worth
DALDallas Love Field
AUSAustin Bergstrom

Airlines serving Waco

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,360 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,953 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,734 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,929 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,142 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,484 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,883 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 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 and Comfort Suites Waco Near University Area. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Waco, with prices from $45 to $697 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Waco are about 76% 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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Hotel Indigo Waco - Baylor By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 708 reviews)
$139+
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Pivovar Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1014 reviews)
$139+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Waco Woodway
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 270 reviews)
$108+
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AC Hotel by Marriott Waco Downtown
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 89 reviews)
$142+
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Element Waco
3 stars
Excellent (9, 136 reviews)
$131+
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Hyatt Place Waco South
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 821 reviews)
$79+
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Renting a car in Waco

Renting a car in Waco costs $49 per day, on average, or $146 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 67% cheaper than airport locations in Waco.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Waco is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Waco costs $49 per day, on average, or $146 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 67% cheaper than airport locations in Waco.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Waco is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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$31/day

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$31/day

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