Georgetown travel guide

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You're Going to Love Georgetown

With a population of 47,400, Georgetown 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 8 days in order to fully appreciate everything Georgetown has to offer.

Where to Eat in Georgetown

If you’re looking for affordable options, La Riv - Georgetown (200 E 8th St) and The Garden at The Summit (1500 Rivery Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit Georgetown

Georgetown in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 141
1 night at 3-star hotel
Georgetown in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 141
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Georgetown in July, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 34 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 3 °C, with an average temperature of 9 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 110 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Georgetown, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.

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How to Get to Georgetown

Plane

Although Georgetown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Austin Bergstrom Airport (AUS), which is located 49 km from Georgetown. The shortest flight to Georgetown from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 3h 27m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Georgetown. The train journey from Georgetown to San Antonio takes 2h 26m and costs around C$ 12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Dallas, expect to pay about C$ 23 for a 6h 35m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Georgetown is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 242 km from Georgetown. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Georgetown, including RedCoach, Megabus and Bus. From San Antonio, the bus ride to Georgetown takes 129 km and will cost you around C$ 75. From Houston, the ticket costs about C$ 63 for a journey of 249 km.

Plane

Although Georgetown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Austin Bergstrom Airport (AUS), which is located 49 km from Georgetown. The shortest flight to Georgetown from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 3h 27m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Georgetown. The train journey from Georgetown to San Antonio takes 2h 26m and costs around C$ 12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Dallas, expect to pay about C$ 23 for a 6h 35m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Georgetown is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 242 km from Georgetown. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Georgetown, including RedCoach, Megabus and Bus. From San Antonio, the bus ride to Georgetown takes 129 km and will cost you around C$ 75. From Houston, the ticket costs about C$ 63 for a journey of 249 km.

Airlines serving Georgetown

Lufthansa
Good (4,589 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (922 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,432 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,600 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,275 reviews)
Air France
Good (970 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,922 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,697 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (225 reviews)
Finnair
Good (877 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
LOT
Good (680 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,163 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,502 reviews)
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Where to stay in Georgetown

Average rates range from around C$ 315 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 287 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Candlewood Suites Georgetown and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Georgetown.

Where to stay in popular areas of Georgetown

Most booked hotels in Georgetown

Comfort Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 170+
Sheraton Austin Georgetown Hotel & Conference Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 215+
Hilton Garden Inn Austin/Round Rock
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 161+
Hyatt Place Austin/Round Rock
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 157+
Best Western Plus Georgetown Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 207+
Austin Marriott North
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 181+

Renting a car in Georgetown

Expect to pay C$ 1.41 per litre in Georgetown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 16.92 and C$ 22.56. The most frequently booked car type in Georgetown is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.41 per litre in Georgetown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 16.92 and C$ 22.56. The most frequently booked car type in Georgetown is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.