Waco travel guide

Waco Tourism | Waco Guide

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.

Where to Eat in Waco

If you’re looking for affordable options, Milo All Day (1020 Franklin Ave) and Pignetti's Italian Restaurant - Waco (401 S 3rd St) are great picks.

When to visit Waco

Waco in December
Estimated hotel price
£82
1 night at 3-star hotel
Waco in December
Estimated hotel price
£82
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.

Data provided by weatherbase
Temperatures
Temperatures
Data provided by weatherbase

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 the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 35h 21m.

Car

Another option to get to Waco is to pick up a car hire from Houston, which is about 262 km from Waco. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Budget, among others, in Houston.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Waco using FlixBus or Tornado Bus. From Dallas, the bus ride to Waco takes 145 km and will cost you around £55. From Monterrey, the ticket costs about £93 for a journey of 1159 km. The most popular bus station is Waco 1500 S 18th St, located 2.2 km from the city centre of 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 the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 35h 21m.

Car

Another option to get to Waco is to pick up a car hire from Houston, which is about 262 km from Waco. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Budget, among others, in Houston.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Waco using FlixBus or Tornado Bus. From Dallas, the bus ride to Waco takes 145 km and will cost you around £55. From Monterrey, the ticket costs about £93 for a journey of 1159 km. The most popular bus station is Waco 1500 S 18th St, located 2.2 km from the city centre of Waco. Waco Downtown Transit Terminal is also a commonly used station, and is 1.4 km from the city centre.

Airlines serving Waco

Lufthansa
Good (4,664 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (941 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,534 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,119 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,859 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,176 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,651 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in Waco

Average rates range from around £122 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £144 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco South and La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Waco Downtown - Baylor.

Where to stay in popular areas of Waco

Most booked hotels in Waco

Quality Inn & Suites Waco
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£72+
Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£80+

Hiring a car in Waco

Expect to pay £0.83 per litre in Waco (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £9.88 and £13.18. The most frequently booked car type in Waco is Intermediate (Jeep Cherokee or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £0.83 per litre in Waco (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £9.88 and £13.18. The most frequently booked car type in Waco is Intermediate (Jeep Cherokee or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.