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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.

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Where to Eat in Lubbock

If you’re looking for affordable options, Las Brisas Southwest Steakhouse (4701 112th St.) and The Funky Door (6801 Milwaukee Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Lubbock

Lubbock in January
Estimated hotel price
$154
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lubbock in January
Estimated hotel price
$154
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 6 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Lubbock from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 27h 54m.

Bus

Lubbock’s bus station is located 0.8 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Lubbock, you’ll arrive at Lubbock (LBB), which is located 6 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Lubbock from New Zealand departs from Christchurch and takes around 27h 54m.

Bus

Lubbock’s bus station is located 0.8 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Lubbock

Airlines serving Lubbock

Lufthansa
Good (7,106 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,356 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,754 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,626 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,696 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,661 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (824 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (219 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,629 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Good (485 reviews)
Southwest
Excellent (4,659 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

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lubbock Southwest
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$150+
Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Lubbock
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$118+
Days Inn by Wyndham Lubbock South
2 stars
Okay (5.4, Okay reviews)
$79+
Red Roof Inn Lubbock
2 stars
Okay (4.8, Okay reviews)
$93+
Motel 6 Lubbock
2 stars
Okay (4.7, Okay reviews)
$72+
Baymont by Wyndham Lubbock - Downtown Civic Center
2 stars
Mediocre (3.4, Mediocre reviews)
$82+

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 Hertz branch at 3444 W Loop 289, which is 5 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay $1.61 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 $19.32 and $25.76. 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 Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 54% 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 Hertz branch at 3444 W Loop 289, which is 5 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay $1.61 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 $19.32 and $25.76. 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 Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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