South Padre Island travel guide

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With a population of 2.884, South Padre Island is a must-see destination in Texas, United States.

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When to visit South Padre Island

South Padre Island in October
Estimated hotel price
AED 342
1 night at 3-star hotel
South Padre Island in October
Estimated hotel price
AED 342
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to South Padre Island in July, when the average temperature is 29 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 12 °C, with an average temperature of 16 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 112 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in South Padre Island, with an average rainfall of 31 mm.

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How to Get to South Padre Island

Plane

Although South Padre Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl (BRO), which is located 34 km from South Padre Island.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to South Padre Island, including Tornado Bus, FlixBus and Bus. From Houston, the bus ride to South Padre Island takes 579 km and will cost you around AED 441. From Austin, the ticket costs about AED 635 for a journey of 587 km.

Plane

Although South Padre Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl (BRO), which is located 34 km from South Padre Island.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to South Padre Island, including Tornado Bus, FlixBus and Bus. From Houston, the bus ride to South Padre Island takes 579 km and will cost you around AED 441. From Austin, the ticket costs about AED 635 for a journey of 587 km.

Airlines serving South Padre Island

Lufthansa
Good (7,030 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,811 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,920 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,562 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,201 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,920 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,283 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (853 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,411 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (828 reviews)
Gulf Air
Good (200 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,151 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (347 reviews)
WestJet
Good (2,818 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (469 reviews)
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Where to stay in South Padre Island

Average rates range from around AED 806 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 672 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Palms Resort and Best Western Beachside Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of South Padre Island

Most booked hotels in South Padre Island

La Copa Inn Beach Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 457+
Sand Rose Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 544+
Hilton Garden Inn South Padre Island Beachfront
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
AED 554+
Isla Grand Beach Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 555+
Margaritaville Beach Resort South Padre Island
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
AED 614+
Ramada by Wyndham & Suites South Padre Island
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
AED 222+

Hiring a car in South Padre Island

Expect to pay AED 3.31 per litre in South Padre Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 39.67 and AED 52.89.

Expect to pay AED 3.31 per litre in South Padre Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 39.67 and AED 52.89.

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