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

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$ 154
1 night at 3-star hotel
Waco in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 154
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 6 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Waco from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 21h 58m.

Car

Another option to get to Waco is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 163 miles from Waco. You’ll find branches of America Car Rental and Stride, among others, in Houston.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Waco Downtown Transit Terminal, located 0.9 miles from downtown Waco. Waco 1500 S 18th St is also a commonly used station, and is 1.3 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Waco, you’ll arrive at Waco (ACT), which is located 6 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Waco from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 21h 58m.

Car

Another option to get to Waco is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 163 miles from Waco. You’ll find branches of America Car Rental and Stride, among others, in Houston.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Waco Downtown Transit Terminal, located 0.9 miles from downtown Waco. Waco 1500 S 18th St is also a commonly used station, and is 1.3 miles from the city centre.

Airlines serving Waco

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,631 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,580 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,100 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,813 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,052 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,527 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,465 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,894 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. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Waco, with prices from C$ 56 to C$ 672 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Waco are about 98% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Waco

Most booked hotels in Waco

Hotel Indigo Waco - Baylor By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 167+
Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 109+

Renting a car in Waco

Expect to pay C$ 1.20 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$ 14.38 and C$ 19.17. The most frequently booked car type in Waco is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.20 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$ 14.38 and C$ 19.17. The most frequently booked car type in Waco is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.