Dripping Springs travel guide

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You're Going to Love Dripping Springs

With a population of 2,483, Dripping Springs is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. Dripping Springs deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Dripping Springs

If you’re looking for affordable options, Family Business Beer Company (19510 Hamilton Pool Rd) and Tillie's- Dripping Springs (3509 Creek Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Dripping Springs

Dripping Springs in November
Estimated hotel price
£95
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dripping Springs in November
Estimated hotel price
£95
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Dripping Springs

Plane

Although Dripping Springs doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Austin Bergstrom Airport (AUS), which is located 25 miles from Dripping Springs. The shortest flight to Dripping Springs from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 10h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Dripping Springs. The train journey from Dripping Springs to San Antonio takes 2h 36m and costs around £7 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Dallas, expect to pay about £14 for a 6h 35m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dripping Springs is to pick up a car hire from Houston, which is about 165 miles from Dripping Springs. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dripping Springs, including RedCoach, Tornado Bus and Megabus. From San Antonio, the bus ride to Dripping Springs takes 80 miles and will cost you around £48. From Balcones Heights, the ticket costs about £22 for a journey of 95 miles.

Plane

Although Dripping Springs doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Austin Bergstrom Airport (AUS), which is located 25 miles from Dripping Springs. The shortest flight to Dripping Springs from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 10h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Dripping Springs. The train journey from Dripping Springs to San Antonio takes 2h 36m and costs around £7 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Dallas, expect to pay about £14 for a 6h 35m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dripping Springs is to pick up a car hire from Houston, which is about 165 miles from Dripping Springs. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dripping Springs, including RedCoach, Tornado Bus and Megabus. From San Antonio, the bus ride to Dripping Springs takes 80 miles and will cost you around £48. From Balcones Heights, the ticket costs about £22 for a journey of 95 miles.

Airports near Dripping Springs

Airlines serving Dripping Springs

Lufthansa
Good (4,650 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (923 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,478 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,555 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,775 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,164 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,557 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dripping Springs

Average rates range from around £260 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £557 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dripping Springs

Hiring a car in Dripping Springs

Expect to pay £0.83 per litre in Dripping Springs (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £9.95 and £13.26. The most frequently booked car type in Dripping Springs is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £0.83 per litre in Dripping Springs (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £9.95 and £13.26. The most frequently booked car type in Dripping Springs is Standard (Class Standard SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.