Baytown travel guide

Baytown Tourism | Baytown Guide

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.

Where to Eat in Baytown

If you’re looking for affordable options, Saltgrass Steakhouse - Baytown (4400 E Freeway) and Iguana Joes -Baytown (9030 N Highway 146) are great picks.

When to visit Baytown

Baytown in February
Estimated hotel price
$124
1 night at 3-star hotel
Baytown in February
Estimated hotel price
$124
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 $50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Orleans, expect to pay about $77 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 Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Baytown, including RedCoach, Tornado Bus and Megabus. From Austin, the bus ride to Baytown takes 241 km and will cost you around $83. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 290 km.

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 $50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Orleans, expect to pay about $77 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 Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Baytown, including RedCoach, Tornado Bus and Megabus. From Austin, the bus ride to Baytown takes 241 km and will cost you around $83. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 290 km.

Airlines serving Baytown

Lufthansa
Good (4,667 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (925 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,492 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,602 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,303 reviews)
Air France
Good (978 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,560 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,942 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,127 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,791 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,582 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (497 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.

Where to stay in popular areas of Baytown

Most booked hotels in Baytown

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Houston Baytown
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$168+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Houston Baytown East
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$96+
Regency Inn & Suites - Baytown
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
$105+
Super 8 by Wyndham Baytown / I-10
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
$75+
Motel 6-Baytown, Tx - Garth Rd
2 stars
Okay (5.9, Okay reviews)
$80+

Hiring a car in Baytown

Expect to pay $1.73 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 $20.76 and $27.68.

Expect to pay $1.73 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 $20.76 and $27.68.