The Woodlands travel guide

The Woodlands Tourism | The Woodlands Guide

You're Going to Love The Woodlands

With a population of 93,847, The Woodlands is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. The Woodlands deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in The Woodlands

If you’re looking for affordable options, Jasper's - The Woodlands (9595 Six Pines Dr) and Brio Italian Grille - Woodlands (1201 Lake Woodlands Drive) are great picks.

When to visit The Woodlands

The Woodlands in December
Estimated hotel price
$144
1 night at 3-star hotel
The Woodlands in December
Estimated hotel price
$144
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to The Woodlands

Plane

When flying to The Woodlands, you’ll arrive at Houston George Bush Airport (IAH), which is located 14 miles from the city center.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to The Woodlands. The train journey from The Woodlands to New Orleans takes 9h 18m and costs around $46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from El Paso, expect to pay about $106 for a 18h 25m trip.

Car

Another option to get to The Woodlands is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 197 miles from The Woodlands. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Hertz, among others, in Dallas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to The Woodlands, including RedCoach, Tornado Bus and Megabus. From San Antonio, the bus ride to The Woodlands takes 180 miles and will cost you around $50. From Austin, the ticket costs about $5 for a journey of 210 miles.

Plane

When flying to The Woodlands, you’ll arrive at Houston George Bush Airport (IAH), which is located 14 miles from the city center.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to The Woodlands. The train journey from The Woodlands to New Orleans takes 9h 18m and costs around $46 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from El Paso, expect to pay about $106 for a 18h 25m trip.

Car

Another option to get to The Woodlands is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 197 miles from The Woodlands. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Hertz, among others, in Dallas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to The Woodlands, including RedCoach, Tornado Bus and Megabus. From San Antonio, the bus ride to The Woodlands takes 180 miles and will cost you around $50. From Austin, the ticket costs about $5 for a journey of 210 miles.

Airlines serving The Woodlands

Lufthansa
Good (4,688 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (951 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,608 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,175 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,712 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (512 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of The Woodlands

Most booked hotels in The Woodlands

Houston CityPlace Marriott at Springwoods Village
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 383 reviews)
$180+
Hyatt Centric The Woodlands
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 288 reviews)
$262+
The Westin at The Woodlands
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 208 reviews)
$227+
Drury Inn & Suites Houston The Woodlands
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 776 reviews)
$104+
The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 327 reviews)
$231+
Hyatt Place Houston/The Woodlands
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 417 reviews)
$166+

Renting a car in The Woodlands

Renting a car in The Woodlands costs $52 per day, on average, or $105 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in The Woodlands.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in The Woodlands (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in The Woodlands is Standard (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in The Woodlands costs $52 per day, on average, or $105 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in The Woodlands.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in The Woodlands (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in The Woodlands is Standard (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.