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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Georgetown has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Brix And Ale (1101 Woodlawn Ave) and The Garden at The Summit (1500 Rivery Blvd) are great picks.
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.
Although Georgetown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Austin Bergstrom Airport (AUS), which is located 30 miles from Georgetown. The shortest flight to Georgetown from Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 7h 39m.
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$ 13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Dallas, expect to pay about C$ 22 for a 6h 35m trip.
Another option to get to Georgetown is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 151 miles from Georgetown. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Houston.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Georgetown, including RedCoach, Bus and Greyhound. From San Antonio, the bus ride to Georgetown takes 80 miles and will cost you around C$ 109. From Houston, the ticket costs about C$ 75 for a journey of 165 miles.
Average rates range from around C$ 317 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 185 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.
Expect to pay C$ 1.29 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$ 15.40 and C$ 20.53. The most frequently booked car type in Georgetown is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Bolt or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.