With a population of 47,400, Georgetown is a must-see destination in Texas, United States.
If you’re looking for affordable options, La Riv - Georgetown (200 E 8th St) and The Garden at The Summit (1500 Rivery Blvd) are great picks.
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.
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 35h 39m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Georgetown. The train journey from Georgetown to San Antonio takes 2h 36m and costs around S$ 12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Dallas, expect to pay about S$ 23 for a 6h 35m trip.
Another option to get to Georgetown is to pick up a car hire from Houston, which is about 242 km from Georgetown. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Houston.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Georgetown, including RedCoach, Megabus and Bus. From San Antonio, the bus ride to Georgetown takes 129 km and will cost you around S$ 34. From Balcones Heights, the ticket costs about S$ 72 for a journey of 153 km.
Average rates range from around S$ 325 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 283 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.
Expect to pay S$ 1.41 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 S$ 16.85 and S$ 22.46. The most frequently booked car type in Georgetown is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.