Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Georgetown to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Georgetown

If you’re looking for affordable options, La Riv - Georgetown (200 E 8th St) and City Post Chophouse (113 E 8th St) are great picks.

When to visit Georgetown

Georgetown in August
Estimated hotel price
C$ 142
1 night at 3-star hotel
Georgetown in August
Estimated hotel price
C$ 142
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 Calgary and takes around 5h 41m.

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 Dollar and NextCar, among others, in Houston.

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 Calgary and takes around 5h 41m.

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 Dollar and NextCar, among others, in Houston.

Airlines serving Georgetown

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,691 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,655 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,021 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,150 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,838 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,074 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,138 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,461 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,600 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,634 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,345 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,427 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,658 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (379 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,109 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (289 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,896 reviews)
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Where to stay in Georgetown

Average rates range from around C$ 197 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 239 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Candlewood Suites Georgetown By IHG and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Georgetown By IHG.

Where to stay in popular areas of Georgetown

Most booked hotels in Georgetown

Sheraton Austin Georgetown Hotel & Conference Center
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 211+
Hyatt Place Austin/Round Rock
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 148+
Hampton Inn & Suites Georgetown
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 135+
Wingate by Wyndham Round Rock Hotel & Conference Center
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
C$ 92+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Round Rock North
3 stars
Good (6, Good reviews)
C$ 96+
Days Inn by Wyndham Georgetown
2 stars
Okay (4.5, Okay reviews)
C$ 72+

Renting a car in Georgetown

Expect to pay C$ 1.17 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$ 13.94 and C$ 18.58. The most frequently booked car type in Georgetown is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.17 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$ 13.94 and C$ 18.58. The most frequently booked car type in Georgetown is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.