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

Waco travel guide

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You're Going to Love Waco

With a population of 124,805, Waco 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 Waco to see all of its attractions.

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Where to Eat in Waco

If you’re looking for affordable options, One Thirty Five Prime (1201 Hewitt Drive) and Pivovar (320 S 8th St) are great picks.

When to visit Waco

Waco in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 151
1 night at 3-star hotel
Waco in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 151
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Waco in July, when the average temperature is 30 °C, and the highest can go up to 36 °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 116 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Waco, with an average rainfall of 46 mm.

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How to Get to Waco

Plane

When flying to Waco, you’ll arrive at Waco (ACT), which is located 10 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Waco from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 6h 03m.

Car

Another option to get to Waco is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 262 km from Waco. You’ll find branches of Zoom Rent A Car and Dollar, among others, in Houston.

Plane

When flying to Waco, you’ll arrive at Waco (ACT), which is located 10 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Waco from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 6h 03m.

Car

Another option to get to Waco is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 262 km from Waco. You’ll find branches of Zoom Rent A Car and Dollar, among others, in Houston.

Airlines serving Waco

Lufthansa
Good (8,248 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,578 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,243 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,452 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,086 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,251 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,608 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,649 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,667 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (975 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,261 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,002 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,707 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,506 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,620 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,384 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (320 reviews)
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Where to stay in Waco

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco South By IHG and Comfort Suites Waco Near University Area.

Where to stay in popular areas of Waco

Most booked hotels in Waco

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Waco North
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 116+
Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 111+
Super 8 by Wyndham Waco University Area
2 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
C$ 72+

Renting a car in Waco

Expect to pay C$ 1.81 per litre in Waco (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 21.63 and C$ 28.83. The most frequently booked car type in Waco is Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 34% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.81 per litre in Waco (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 21.63 and C$ 28.83. The most frequently booked car type in Waco is Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 34% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.