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 January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 151
1 night at 3-star hotel
Waco in January
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 NextCar, 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 NextCar, among others, in Houston.

Airports near Waco

DFWDallas/Fort Worth
DALDallas Love Field
AUSAustin Bergstrom

Airlines serving Waco

Lufthansa
Good (8,238 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,575 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,225 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,081 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,465 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,593 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,254 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,662 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (968 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,222 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,985 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,661 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,490 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,606 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,377 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,033 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$ 67 to C$ 554 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Waco are about 81% 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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Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 108+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Waco North
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 115+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Waco University Area
2 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
C$ 69+
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Renting a car in Waco

Expect to pay C$ 1.73 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$ 20.69 and C$ 27.59. The most frequently booked car type in Waco is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.73 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$ 20.69 and C$ 27.59. The most frequently booked car type in Waco is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Waco

Intermediate SUV

5 adults, 3 Bags

C$ 115/day

Intermediate SUV

Pick-up truck

5 adults, 3 Bags

C$ 173/day

Pick-up truck
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