College Station travel guide
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You're Going to Love College Station
With a population of 93,857, College Station is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. College Station deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in College Station
If you’re looking for affordable options, Veritas Wine and Bistro (830 University Drive East, Suite 400) and Poppy @ The George Hotel (180 Century Ct) are great picks. For delicious green meals, 1860 Italia (1295 Arrington Rd) and Gringo's Mexican Kitchen - College Station (4300 Sh-6 S) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in College Station.
When to visit College Station
Looking for warm weather? Then head to College Station in August, when the average temperature is 86 °F, and the highest can go up to 96.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 41 °F, with an average temperature of 51.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 4.9″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in College Station, with an average rainfall of 2.1″.
How to Get to College Station
Plane
When flying to College Station, you’ll arrive at College Station Easterwood Field (CLL), which is located 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to College Station include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and British Airways. The shortest domestic flight to College Station departs from Detroit and takes around 4h 48m.
Car
Another option to get to College Station is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 151 miles from College Station. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Hertz, among others, in Dallas.
Bus
College Station’s bus station is located 0.6 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving College Station
Where to stay in College Station
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites College Station and Best Western Plus College Station Inn & Suites.
Where to stay in popular areas of College Station
Most booked hotels in College Station
Renting a car in College Station
Renting a car in College Station costs $75 per day, on average, or $149 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 2% cheaper than airport locations in College Station.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in College Station (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. Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in College Station, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.
Best car rental deals in College Station
Economy
2 Adults, 2 Bags
$38/day
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$40/day