The Woodlands travel guide
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You're Going to Love The Woodlands
With a population of 93,847, The Woodlands is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. The Woodlands deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in The Woodlands
If you’re looking for affordable options, Jasper's - The Woodlands (9595 Six Pines Dr) and Brio Italian Grille - Woodlands (1201 Lake Woodlands Drive) are great picks.
When to visit The Woodlands
How to Get to The Woodlands
Plane
When flying to The Woodlands, you’ll arrive at Houston George Bush Airport (IAH), which is located 14 miles from the city center.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to The Woodlands. The train journey from The Woodlands 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 The Woodlands is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 197 miles from The Woodlands. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Hertz, among others, in Dallas.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to The Woodlands, including RedCoach, Megabus and Tornado Bus. From Austin, the bus ride to The Woodlands takes 170 miles and will cost you around $25. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 180 miles.
Airports near The Woodlands
Airlines serving The Woodlands
Where to stay in popular areas of The Woodlands
Most booked hotels in The Woodlands
Renting a car in The Woodlands
Renting a car in The Woodlands costs $56 per day, on average, or $112 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in The Woodlands.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in The Woodlands (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 The Woodlands is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.