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. Waco deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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

Waco in December

Estimated hotel price

C$ 150

1 night at 3-star hotel

C$ 150

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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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 33h 12m.

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 Rent A Car 4 Less Miami and ACO Rent A Car, among others, in Houston.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Waco 1500 S 18th St, located 1.3 miles from downtown Waco. Waco Downtown Transit Terminal is also a commonly used station, and is 0.9 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 33h 12m.

Car

Bus

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

Airports near Waco

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DALDallas Love Field

AUSAustin Bergstrom

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Excellent (11,246 reviews)

Cathay Pacific

Good (1,055 reviews)

Finnair

Good (1,335 reviews)

Singapore Airlines

Excellent (1,393 reviews)

Brussels Airlines

Good (369 reviews)

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$ 58 to C$ 701 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Waco are about 92% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Waco

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Hotel Indigo Waco - Baylor By IHG

3 stars

Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)

C$ 181+

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Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area

2 stars

Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)

C$ 113+

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Expect to pay C$ 1.27 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$ 15.24 and C$ 20.32. Compact (Mini Hatch or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Waco, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

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