The Woodlands travel guide
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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
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 San Antonio takes 4h 45m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Orleans, expect to pay about $43 for a 9h 18m trip.
Car
Another option to get to The Woodlands is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 29 miles from The Woodlands. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Hertz, among others, in Houston.
Bus
You can travel by bus to The Woodlands using RedCoach or Greyhound. From Austin, the bus ride to The Woodlands takes 145 miles and will cost you around $60. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about $60 for a journey of 180 miles.
Airports near The Woodlands
Airlines serving The Woodlands
Where to stay in popular areas of The Woodlands
Most booked hotels in The Woodlands
Renting a car in The Woodlands
Renting a car in The Woodlands costs $67 per day, on average, or $134 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, 21% more expensive than at Houston George Bush Intcntl.
Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in The Woodlands is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.