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

Lubbock travel guide

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You're Going to Love Lubbock

With a population of 229,573, Lubbock 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lubbock has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Lubbock

If you’re looking for affordable options, Double Nickel Steak House (5405 Slide Road) and Triple J Chophouse and Brew Co (1807 Buddy Holly Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Lubbock

Lubbock in January
Estimated hotel price
$166
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lubbock in January
Estimated hotel price
$166
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 27h 04m.

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 27h 04m.

Bus

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

Airports near Lubbock

HOBHobbs Lea County
CVNClovis
LBBLubbock

Airlines serving Lubbock

Lufthansa
Good (7,653 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,614 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,057 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,114 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,690 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,443 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,555 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,528 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,559 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (228 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (952 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,056 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (557 reviews)
Southwest
Excellent (4,257 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lubbock

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Extended Stay America Suites - Lubbock - Southwest and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lubbock West By IHG.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lubbock

Most booked hotels in Lubbock

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Overton Hotel and Conference Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$202+
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Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Lubbock
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$123+
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Wingate by Wyndham Lubbock near Texas Tech Univ. Medical Ctr
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$101+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lubbock North
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
$94+
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Red Roof Inn Lubbock
2 stars
Okay (4.7, Okay reviews)
$84+
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Motel 6 Lubbock
2 stars
Okay (4.4, Okay reviews)
$75+
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Hiring a car in Lubbock

Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Lubbock is the Avis branch at 5901 63rd Street, which is 9 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $1.48 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 $17.67 and $23.56. The most frequently booked car type in Lubbock is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Nissan Maxima or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Lubbock is the Avis branch at 5901 63rd Street, which is 9 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $1.48 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 $17.67 and $23.56. The most frequently booked car type in Lubbock is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Nissan Maxima or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Lubbock

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Avis

Avis

Hertz

Hertz
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