Waco travel guide

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You're Going to Love Waco

With a population of 124,805, Waco is a must-see destination in Texas, United States.

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
AED 382
1 night at 3-star hotel
Waco in December
Estimated hotel price
AED 382
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.

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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.

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 Sixt and Dollar, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Tornado Bus operates bus routes to Waco. From Dallas, the bus ride to Waco takes 145 km and will cost you around AED 514. From West Memphis, the ticket costs about AED 900 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.

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 Sixt and Dollar, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Tornado Bus operates bus routes to Waco. From Dallas, the bus ride to Waco takes 145 km and will cost you around AED 514. From West Memphis, the ticket costs about AED 900 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 (4,667 reviews)
KLM
Good (855 reviews)
SWISS
Good (931 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,521 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,618 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,581 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,947 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,476 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,830 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (874 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,174 reviews)
LOT
Good (684 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,630 reviews)
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Where to stay in Waco

Average rates range from around AED 576 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 703 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Waco-South and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Waco South.

Where to stay in popular areas of Waco

Most booked hotels in Waco

Quality Inn & Suites Waco
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
AED 342+
Comfort Suites Waco North - Near University Area
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
AED 367+

Hiring a car in Waco

Expect to pay AED 3.82 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 AED 45.84 and AED 61.12. 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 AED 3.82 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 AED 45.84 and AED 61.12. 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.