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

Lubbock travel guide

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With a population of 229,573, Lubbock is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Lubbock deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Lubbock

If you’re looking for affordable options, Las Brisas Southwest Steakhouse (4701 112th St.) and The Funky Door (6801 Milwaukee Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Lubbock

Lubbock in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 131
1 night at 3-star hotel
Lubbock in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 131
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lubbock in July, when the average temperature is 26 °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 -4 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 71 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Lubbock, with an average rainfall of 14 mm.

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How to Get to Lubbock

Plane

When flying to Lubbock, you’ll arrive at Lubbock (LBB), which is located 10 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Lubbock from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 6h 04m.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lubbock using Greyhound or Busbud. From Dallas, the bus ride to Lubbock takes 604 km and will cost you around C$ 174. From Austin, the ticket costs about C$ 239 for a journey of 2060 km. Lubbock’s bus station is located 1.3 km from the downtown.

Plane

When flying to Lubbock, you’ll arrive at Lubbock (LBB), which is located 10 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Lubbock from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 6h 04m.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Lubbock using Greyhound or Busbud. From Dallas, the bus ride to Lubbock takes 604 km and will cost you around C$ 174. From Austin, the ticket costs about C$ 239 for a journey of 2060 km. Lubbock’s bus station is located 1.3 km from the downtown.

Airports near Lubbock

HOBHobbs Lea County
CVNClovis
LBBLubbock

Airlines serving Lubbock

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,414 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (201 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,162 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (472 reviews)
Southwest
Excellent (4,295 reviews)
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Where to stay in Lubbock

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Quality Suites and Extended Stay America Suites - Lubbock - Southwest.

Where to stay in popular areas of Lubbock

Most booked hotels in Lubbock

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Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Lubbock
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 102+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Lubbock South
2 stars
Okay (5.7, Okay reviews)
C$ 65+
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Red Roof Inn Lubbock
2 stars
Okay (4.7, Okay reviews)
C$ 71+
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Motel 6 Lubbock
2 stars
Okay (4.5, Okay reviews)
C$ 57+
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Baymont by Wyndham Lubbock - Downtown Civic Center
2 stars
Mediocre (3, Mediocre reviews)
C$ 60+
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Renting a car in Lubbock

Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Lubbock is the Hertz branch at 3446 W Loop 289, which is 8 km from the downtown.

Expect to pay C$ 1.25 per litre in Lubbock (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 14.95 and C$ 19.94. Compact (Jeep Renegade or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lubbock, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Lubbock is the Hertz branch at 3446 W Loop 289, which is 8 km from the downtown.

Expect to pay C$ 1.25 per litre in Lubbock (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 14.95 and C$ 19.94. Compact (Jeep Renegade or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Lubbock, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Lubbock

Compact

4 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 86/day

Compact

Economy

2 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 86/day

Economy
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