Georgetown travel guide
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You're Going to Love Georgetown
With a population of 47,400, Georgetown is a must-see destination in Texas, United States.
Where to Eat in Georgetown
If you’re looking for affordable options, Brix And Ale (1101 Woodlawn Ave) and The Garden at The Summit (1500 Rivery Blvd) are great picks.
When to visit Georgetown
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Georgetown in July, when the average temperature is 28 °C, and the highest can go up to 34 °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 110 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Georgetown, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.
How to Get to Georgetown
Plane
Although Georgetown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Austin Bergstrom Airport (AUS), which is located 49 km from Georgetown. The shortest flight to Georgetown from Malaysia departs from Penang and takes around 32h 40m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Georgetown. The train journey from Georgetown to San Antonio takes 2h 26m and costs around RM 48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Dallas, expect to pay about RM 70 for a 6h 35m trip.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Georgetown, including RedCoach, Bus and Greyhound. From San Antonio, the bus ride to Georgetown takes 129 km and will cost you around RM 359. From Houston, the ticket costs about RM 263 for a journey of 266 km.
Airlines serving Georgetown
Where to stay in Georgetown
Average rates range from around RM 1,036 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 582 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Candlewood Suites Georgetown and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Georgetown.
Where to stay in popular areas of Georgetown
Most booked hotels in Georgetown
Hiring a car in Georgetown
Expect to pay RM 4.29 per litre in Georgetown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 51.47 and RM 68.63. The most frequently booked car type in Georgetown is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Chevrolet Bolt or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.