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

Baytown travel guide

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You're Going to Love Baytown

With a population of 71,802, Baytown 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 39 days in order to fully appreciate everything Baytown has to offer.

When to visit Baytown

Baytown in October
Estimated hotel price
$133
1 night at 3-star hotel
Baytown in October
Estimated hotel price
$133
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Baytown in July, when the average temperature is 29 °C, and the highest can go up to 34 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 10 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 138 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Baytown, with an average rainfall of 41 mm.

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How to Get to Baytown

Plane

Although Baytown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU), which is located 31 km from Baytown.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Baytown. The train journey from Baytown to San Antonio takes 4h 45m and costs around $88 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Orleans, expect to pay about $112 for a 9h 18m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Baytown is to pick up a car hire from Houston, which is about 38 km from Baytown. You’ll find branches of Avis and Hertz, among others, in Houston.

Plane

Although Baytown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU), which is located 31 km from Baytown.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Baytown. The train journey from Baytown to San Antonio takes 4h 45m and costs around $88 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Orleans, expect to pay about $112 for a 9h 18m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Baytown is to pick up a car hire from Houston, which is about 38 km from Baytown. You’ll find branches of Avis and Hertz, among others, in Houston.

Airports near Baytown

IAHHouston George Bush Intcntl
BPTBeaumont Jefferson County
HOUHouston Hobby

Airlines serving Baytown

KLM
Good (1,471 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,786 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,291 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,253 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,134 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,423 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,544 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,714 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,206 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,475 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (12,041 reviews)
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Where to stay in Baytown

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Suites Baytown and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Houston East - Baytown By IHG.

Where to stay in popular areas of Baytown

Most booked hotels in Baytown

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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Houston Baytown
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$199+
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Best Western Plus Executive Residency Baytown
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$155+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Houston Baytown East
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$107+
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Motel 6 Houston - Baytown East
2 stars
Good (6.5, Good reviews)
$76+
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Regency Inn & Suites - Baytown
3 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
$103+
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Woodspring Suites Houston Baytown
2 stars
Okay (4.9, Okay reviews)
$74+
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Hiring a car in Baytown

Expect to pay $1.54 per litre in Baytown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.37 and $24.49. The most frequently booked car type in Baytown is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Soul or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.54 per litre in Baytown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.37 and $24.49. The most frequently booked car type in Baytown is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Soul or similar) is, on average, 45% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.