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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, City Post Chophouse (113 E 8th St) and Nightingale Bistro (205 W 6th StSte 101A) are great picks.

When to visit Georgetown

Georgetown in December
Estimated hotel price
S$ 142
1 night at 3-star hotel
Georgetown in December
Estimated hotel price
S$ 142
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 29h 07m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Georgetown. The train journey from Georgetown to Dallas takes 6h 35m and costs around S$ 24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Little Rock, expect to pay about S$ 114 for a 15h 31m trip.

Car

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 Alamo and Easirent, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Georgetown, including Tornado Bus, Bus and FlixBus. From San Antonio, the bus ride to Georgetown takes 129 km and will cost you around S$ 71. From Houston, the ticket costs about S$ 74 for a journey of 257 km.

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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 29h 07m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Georgetown. The train journey from Georgetown to Dallas takes 6h 35m and costs around S$ 24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Little Rock, expect to pay about S$ 114 for a 15h 31m trip.

Car

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 Alamo and Easirent, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Georgetown, including Tornado Bus, Bus and FlixBus. From San Antonio, the bus ride to Georgetown takes 129 km and will cost you around S$ 71. From Houston, the ticket costs about S$ 74 for a journey of 257 km.

Airlines serving Georgetown

Lufthansa
Good (7,042 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,695 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,561 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,240 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,346 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,960 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,850 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
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Where to stay in Georgetown

Average rates range from around S$ 310 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 303 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

Hyatt Place Austin/Round Rock
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
S$ 148+
Hilton Garden Inn Austin/Round Rock
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 132+
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Round Rock
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
S$ 96+
Wingate by Wyndham Round Rock Hotel & Conference Center
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
S$ 96+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Round Rock North
2 stars
Good (6, Good reviews)
S$ 97+
Extended Stay America Select Suites - Austin - Round Rock - North
2 stars
Okay (5.2, Okay reviews)
S$ 84+

Hiring a car in Georgetown

Expect to pay S$ 1.19 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$ 14.18 and S$ 18.90. The most frequently booked car type in Georgetown is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 1.19 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$ 14.18 and S$ 18.90. The most frequently booked car type in Georgetown is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 57% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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