Baytown travel guide
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You're Going to Love Baytown
With a population of 71,802, Baytown 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 Baytown has to offer.
Where to Eat in Baytown
If you’re looking for affordable options, Saltgrass Steakhouse - Baytown (4400 E Freeway) and Iguana Joes -Baytown (9030 N Highway 146) are great picks.
When to visit Baytown
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Baytown in July, when the average temperature is 84.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 93.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 39.2 °F, with an average temperature of 50 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 5.4″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Baytown, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.
How to Get to Baytown
Plane
Although Baytown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU), which is located 19 miles from Baytown.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Baytown. The train journey from Baytown to Lake Charles takes 4h 23m and costs around $58 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Antonio, expect to pay about $44 for a 4h 45m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Baytown is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 23 miles from Baytown. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Houston.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Baytown, including RedCoach, Megabus and Tornado Bus. From Austin, the bus ride to Baytown takes 170 miles and will cost you around $25. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 180 miles.
Airlines serving Baytown
Where to stay in Baytown
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Super 8 by Wyndham Baytown / I-10 and Woodspring Suites Houston Baytown.
Where to stay in popular areas of Baytown
Most booked hotels in Baytown
Renting a car in Baytown
Renting a car in Baytown costs $53 per day, on average, or $160 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Baytown.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Baytown (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 Baytown is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.