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

Waco travel guide

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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.

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Where to Eat in Waco

If you’re looking for affordable options, Cafe Homestead (388 Halbert Lane) and Magnolia Table (2132 S Valley Mills Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Waco

Waco in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 147
1 night at 3-star hotel
Waco in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 147
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 19h 40m.

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 Zoom Rent A Car and Wheego, 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 19h 40m.

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 Zoom Rent A Car and Wheego, 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.

Airports near Waco

DFWDallas/Fort Worth
DALDallas Love Field
AUSAustin Bergstrom

Airlines serving Waco

KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,507 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,979 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,466 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,022 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,996 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,988 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,477 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,381 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,653 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (861 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,335 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,535 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,282 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,150 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,034 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,384 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (368 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$ 63 to C$ 792 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Waco are about 105% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Waco

Most booked hotels in Waco

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Hotel Indigo Waco - Baylor By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 173+
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Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 109+
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Renting a car in Waco

Expect to pay C$ 1.30 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$ 15.50 and C$ 20.66. The most frequently booked car type in Waco is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Mini Hatch or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.30 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$ 15.50 and C$ 20.66. The most frequently booked car type in Waco is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Mini Hatch or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Waco

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