Abilene travel guide
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You're Going to Love Abilene
With a population of 117,063, Abilene is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Abilene deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Abilene
If you’re looking for affordable options, Copper Creek Fine Texas Dining (4401 Loop 322) and Potosi Live (897 Fm1750) are great picks.
When to visit Abilene
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Abilene in July, when the average temperature is 84.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 95 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 44.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 3.3″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Abilene, with an average rainfall of 1″.
How to Get to Abilene
Plane
When flying to Abilene, you’ll arrive at Abilene (ABI), which is located 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Abilene include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Abilene departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 4h 57m.
Car
Another option to get to Abilene is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 172 miles from Abilene. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Hertz, among others, in Dallas.
Bus
Abilene’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Abilene
Where to stay in Abilene
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Abilene I-20 and Comfort Suites University.
Where to stay in popular areas of Abilene
Most booked hotels in Abilene
Renting a car in Abilene
Renting a car in Abilene costs $75 per day, on average, or $150 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Abilene.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Abilene (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Abilene is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 30% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.