Laredo travel guide
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You're Going to Love Laredo
With a population of 236,091, Laredo is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Laredo deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Laredo
If you’re looking for affordable options, San Telmo Argentinean Steakhouse (7718 McPherson Rd Suite 8) and Kaitod Thai Kitchen (815 Salinas Ave) are great picks.
When to visit Laredo
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Laredo in July, when the average temperature is 87.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 100.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 46.4 °F, with an average temperature of 57.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 2.5″. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Laredo, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.
How to Get to Laredo
Plane
When flying to Laredo, you’ll arrive at Laredo (LRD), which is located 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Laredo include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Gulf Air. The shortest domestic flight to Laredo departs from Houston and takes around 1h 15m.
Car
Another option to get to Laredo is to pick up a car rental from San Antonio, which is about 146 miles from Laredo. You’ll find branches of Fox and Hertz, among others, in San Antonio.
Bus
Tornado Bus operates bus routes to Laredo. From Austin, the bus ride to Laredo takes 240 miles and will cost you around $145. From Houston, the ticket costs about $150 for a journey of 300 miles. The most popular bus station is Laredo El Expresso, located 0.2 miles from downtown Laredo. Laredo 610 Salinas Ave is also a commonly used station, and is 0.1 miles from the city center.
Airports near Laredo
Airlines serving Laredo
Where to stay in Laredo
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Tru by Hilton Laredo Airport and Family Garden Inn & Suites.
Where to stay in popular areas of Laredo
Most booked hotels in Laredo
Renting a car in Laredo
Renting a car in Laredo costs $71 per day, on average, or $142 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Laredo.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Laredo (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Laredo is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.