Lubbock travel guide

Lubbock Tourism | Lubbock Guide

You're Going to Love Lubbock

With a population of 229,573, Lubbock is a must-see destination in Texas, United States.

Where to Eat in Lubbock

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Funky Door (6801 Milwaukee Ave) and Cafe J (2605 19th St) are great picks.

When to visit Lubbock

Lubbock in January
Estimated hotel price
$134
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lubbock in January
Estimated hotel price
$134
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lubbock in July, when the average temperature is 26 °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 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 71 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Lubbock, with an average rainfall of 14 mm.

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How to Get to Lubbock

Plane

When flying to Lubbock, you’ll arrive at Lubbock (LBB), which is located 10 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Lubbock from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 41h 10m.

Bus

Lubbock’s bus station is located 1.3 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Lubbock, you’ll arrive at Lubbock (LBB), which is located 10 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Lubbock from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 41h 10m.

Bus

Lubbock’s bus station is located 1.3 km from the city centre.

Airports near Lubbock

Airlines serving Lubbock

Lufthansa
Good (4,048 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,820 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,410 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,995 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (4,703 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (4,672 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (733 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (106 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (456 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,550 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Good (245 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lubbock

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Quality Suites and Extended Stay America Suites - Lubbock - Southwest.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lubbock

Most booked hotels in Lubbock

Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Lubbock
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$110+
Embassy Suites Lubbock
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$205+
Motel 6 Lubbock
Okay (5.2, Okay reviews)
$76+
Red Roof Inn & Conference Center Lubbock
Okay (5, Okay reviews)
$86+
Baymont by Wyndham Lubbock - Downtown Civic Center
Mediocre (3.9, Mediocre reviews)
$86+

Hiring a car in Lubbock

Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Lubbock is the Hertz branch at 3444 W Loop 289, which is 8 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $1.52 per litre in Lubbock (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.14 and $24.18. The most frequently booked car type in Lubbock is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Kia Forte or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Lubbock is the Hertz branch at 3444 W Loop 289, which is 8 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $1.52 per litre in Lubbock (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.14 and $24.18. The most frequently booked car type in Lubbock is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Kia Forte or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.