Georgetown travel guide

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You're Going to Love Georgetown

With a population of 47,400, Georgetown is a must-see destination in Texas, United States.

Where to Eat in Georgetown

If you’re looking for affordable options, Brix And Ale (1101 Woodlawn Ave) and The Garden at The Summit (1500 Rivery Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit Georgetown

Georgetown in December
Estimated hotel price
$170
1 night at 3-star hotel
Georgetown in December
Estimated hotel price
$170
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Georgetown in July, when the average temperature is 28 °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 3 °C, with an average temperature of 9 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 110 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Georgetown, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.

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How to Get to Georgetown

Plane

Although Georgetown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Austin Bergstrom Airport (AUS), which is located 49 km from Georgetown. The shortest flight to Georgetown from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 34h 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Georgetown. The train journey from Georgetown to San Antonio takes 2h 26m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Dallas, expect to pay about $32 for a 6h 35m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Georgetown is to pick up a car hire from Houston, which is about 242 km from Georgetown. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Georgetown, including RedCoach, Tornado Bus and Bus. From San Antonio, the bus ride to Georgetown takes 129 km and will cost you around $99. From Houston, the ticket costs about $43 for a journey of 249 km.

Plane

Although Georgetown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Austin Bergstrom Airport (AUS), which is located 49 km from Georgetown. The shortest flight to Georgetown from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 34h 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Georgetown. The train journey from Georgetown to San Antonio takes 2h 26m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Dallas, expect to pay about $32 for a 6h 35m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Georgetown is to pick up a car hire from Houston, which is about 242 km from Georgetown. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Georgetown, including RedCoach, Tornado Bus and Bus. From San Antonio, the bus ride to Georgetown takes 129 km and will cost you around $99. From Houston, the ticket costs about $43 for a journey of 249 km.

Airlines serving Georgetown

Lufthansa
Good (7,200 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,358 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,840 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,683 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,009 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,831 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,683 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,570 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,575 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,951 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,390 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,823 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,322 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,305 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,333 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,241 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,233 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,915 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,379 reviews)
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Where to stay in Georgetown

Average rates range from around $421 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $315 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Candlewood Suites Georgetown and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Georgetown.

Where to stay in popular areas of Georgetown

Most booked hotels in Georgetown

Hyatt Place Austin/Round Rock
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$162+
Hilton Garden Inn Austin/Round Rock
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$159+
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Round Rock
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$97+
Wingate by Wyndham Round Rock Hotel & Conference Center
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$118+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Round Rock North
2 stars
Okay (5.8, Okay reviews)
$105+
Extended Stay America Select Suites - Austin - Round Rock - North
2 stars
Okay (5.2, Okay reviews)
$116+

Hiring a car in Georgetown

Expect to pay $1.49 per litre in Georgetown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $17.77 and $23.70. Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Georgetown, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.49 per litre in Georgetown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $17.77 and $23.70. Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Georgetown, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.