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

Waco travel guide

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You're Going to Love Waco

With a population of 124,805, Waco is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Waco to see all of its attractions.

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Where to Eat in Waco

If you’re looking for affordable options, One Thirty Five Prime (1201 Hewitt Drive) and Pivovar (320 S 8th St) are great picks.

When to visit Waco

Waco in December
Estimated hotel price
$183
1 night at 3-star hotel
Waco in December
Estimated hotel price
$183
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Waco in July, when the average temperature is 30 °C, and the highest can go up to 36 °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 116 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Waco, with an average rainfall of 46 mm.

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How to Get to Waco

Plane

When flying to Waco, you’ll arrive at Waco (ACT), which is located 6 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Waco is to pick up a car hire from Houston, which is about 163 miles from Waco. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Houston.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Waco Downtown Transit Terminal, located 0.9 miles from the city centre of Waco. Waco 1500 S 18th St is also a commonly used station, and is 1.3 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Waco, you’ll arrive at Waco (ACT), which is located 6 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Waco is to pick up a car hire from Houston, which is about 163 miles from Waco. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Houston.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Waco Downtown Transit Terminal, located 0.9 miles from the city centre of Waco. Waco 1500 S 18th St is also a commonly used station, and is 1.3 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Waco

DFWDallas/Fort Worth
DALDallas Love Field
AUSAustin Bergstrom

Airlines serving Waco

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,650 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,015 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,607 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,112 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,057 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,690 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,441 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,513 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,553 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (880 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,103 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,621 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,419 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,517 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,898 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,096 reviews)
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Where to stay in Waco

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco South By IHG and Comfort Suites Waco Near University Area. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Waco, with prices from $73 to $697 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Waco are about 109% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Waco

Most booked hotels in Waco

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Hotel Indigo Waco - Baylor By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
$213+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Woodway - Waco South
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$128+
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Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$135+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Waco University Area
2 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
$86+
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Hiring a car in Waco

Expect to pay $1.49 per litre in Waco (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $17.85 and $23.79. The most frequently booked car type in Waco is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.49 per litre in Waco (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $17.85 and $23.79. The most frequently booked car type in Waco is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.