Sugar Land travel guide
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You're Going to Love Sugar Land
With a population of 78,817, Sugar Land 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 Sugar Land has to offer.
Where to Eat in Sugar Land
If you’re looking for affordable options, AURA Brasserie (15977 City Walk) and Keeper Japanese Restaurant & Bar (4654 Highway 6) are great picks.
When to visit Sugar Land
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sugar Land 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 42.8 °F, with an average temperature of 51.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 5.2″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Sugar Land, with an average rainfall of 3.2″.
How to Get to Sugar Land
Plane
Although Sugar Land doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU), which is located 22 miles from Sugar Land.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Sugar Land. The train journey from Sugar Land 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 Sugar Land is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 19 miles from Sugar Land. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Houston.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sugar Land, including RedCoach, Megabus and Tornado Bus. From Austin, the bus ride to Sugar Land takes 170 miles and will cost you around $25. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 180 miles.
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Most booked hotels in Sugar Land
Renting a car in Sugar Land
Renting a car in Sugar Land costs $63 per day, on average, or $190 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 6% more expensive than at Houston Hobby.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Sugar Land (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 Sugar Land is Mini (Toyota Sienna or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.