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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Waco to see all of its attractions.

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 January

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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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 17h 15m.

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 Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Houston.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Waco 1500 S 18th St, located 2.2 km from downtown Waco. Waco Downtown Transit Terminal is also a commonly used station, and is 1.4 km from the city centre.

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 17h 15m.

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 Easirent and Thrifty, among others, in Houston.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Waco 1500 S 18th St, located 2.2 km from downtown Waco. Waco Downtown Transit Terminal is also a commonly used station, and is 1.4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Waco

DFWDallas/Fort Worth

DALDallas Love Field

AUSAustin Bergstrom

Airlines serving Waco

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Scandinavian Airlines

Good (1,737 reviews)

Emirates

Excellent (3,554 reviews)

Qatar Airways

Good (3,730 reviews)

Air Canada

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Alaska Airlines

Good (12,157 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$ 51 to C$ 518 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Waco are about 103% 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$ 203+

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Holiday Inn & Suites Waco Northwest By IHG

3 stars

Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)

C$ 132+

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Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Waco North

3 stars

Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)

C$ 104+

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Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area

2 stars

Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)

C$ 97+

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Expect to pay C$ 1.58 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$ 18.87 and C$ 25.16. The most frequently booked car type in Waco is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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