Dripping Springs travel guide
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You're Going to Love Dripping Springs
With a population of 2,483, Dripping Springs is a must-see destination in Texas, United States.
Where to Eat in Dripping Springs
If you’re looking for affordable options, Family Business Beer Company (19510 Hamilton Pool Rd) and Tillie's- Dripping Springs (3509 Creek Rd) are great picks.
When to visit Dripping Springs
How to Get to Dripping Springs
Plane
Although Dripping Springs doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Austin Bergstrom Airport (AUS), which is located 40 km from Dripping Springs. The shortest flight to Dripping Springs from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 38h 40m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Dripping Springs. The train journey from Dripping Springs to San Antonio takes 2h 26m and costs around $15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Dallas, expect to pay about $21 for a 6h 35m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Dripping Springs is to pick up a car hire from Houston, which is about 266 km from Dripping Springs. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Houston.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dripping Springs, including RedCoach, Tornado Bus and Megabus. From San Antonio, the bus ride to Dripping Springs takes 121 km and will cost you around $114. From Houston, the ticket costs about $82 for a journey of 274 km.
Airlines serving Dripping Springs
Where to stay in Dripping Springs
Average rates range from around $543 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,199 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Dripping Springs
Hiring a car in Dripping Springs
Expect to pay $1.70 per litre in Dripping Springs (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.39 and $27.19. The most frequently booked car type in Dripping Springs is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium car hire (Dodge Charger or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.