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 January
Estimated hotel price
$174
1 night at 3-star hotel
Waco in January
Estimated hotel price
$174
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 10 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Waco is to pick up a car hire from Houston, which is about 262 km from Waco. You’ll find branches of Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Houston.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Waco 1500 S 18th St, located 2.2 km from the city centre of Waco. Waco Downtown Transit Terminal is also a commonly used station, and is 1.4 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Waco, you’ll arrive at Waco (ACT), which is located 10 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Waco is to pick up a car hire from Houston, which is about 262 km from Waco. You’ll find branches of Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Houston.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Waco 1500 S 18th St, located 2.2 km from the city centre of Waco. Waco Downtown Transit Terminal is also a commonly used station, and is 1.4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Waco

DFWDallas/Fort Worth
DALDallas Love Field
AUSAustin Bergstrom

Airlines serving Waco

KLM
Good (1,450 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,775 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,721 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,173 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,207 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,867 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,109 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,257 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,512 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,678 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,698 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,160 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,855 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,135 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,452 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.

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)
$233+
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Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Waco North
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$145+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Waco University Area
2 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
$83+
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Hiring a car in Waco

Expect to pay $1.42 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 $16.95 and $22.60. 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 Compact car hire (Chevrolet Trax or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.42 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 $16.95 and $22.60. 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 Compact car hire (Chevrolet Trax or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.