Georgetown travel guide
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You're Going to Love Georgetown
With a population of 47,400, Georgetown 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Georgetown has to offer.
Where to Eat in Georgetown
If you’re looking for affordable options, La Riv - Georgetown (200 E 8th St) and The Garden at The Summit (1500 Rivery Blvd) are great picks.
When to visit Georgetown
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Georgetown in July, when the average temperature is 28 °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 3 °C, with an average temperature of 9 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 110 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Georgetown, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.
How to Get to Georgetown
Plane
Although Georgetown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Austin Bergstrom Airport (AUS), which is located 30 miles from Georgetown. The shortest flight to Georgetown from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 10h 05m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Georgetown. The train journey from Georgetown 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 Georgetown is to pick up a car hire from Houston, which is about 151 miles from Georgetown. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Houston.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Georgetown, including RedCoach, Tornado Bus and Megabus. From San Antonio, the bus ride to Georgetown takes 80 miles and will cost you around £48. From Balcones Heights, the ticket costs about £22 for a journey of 95 miles.
Airlines serving Georgetown
Where to stay in Georgetown
Average rates range from around £195 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £180 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Candlewood Suites Georgetown and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Georgetown.
Where to stay in popular areas of Georgetown
Most booked hotels in Georgetown
Hiring a car in Georgetown
Expect to pay £0.83 per litre in Georgetown (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 Georgetown is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) is, on average, 48% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.