New Braunfels travel guide
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You're Going to Love New Braunfels
With a population of 57,740, New Braunfels is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. New Braunfels deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in New Braunfels
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Reel Seafood & Grill (1683 W State Highway 46 Suite 235) and Dos Rios Mexican Bar & Grill (1281 N Academy Ave) are great picks.
When to visit New Braunfels
Looking for warm weather? Then head to New Braunfels in July, when the average temperature is 84.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 95 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 39.2 °F, with an average temperature of 50 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 4.1″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in New Braunfels, with an average rainfall of 2″.
How to Get to New Braunfels
Plane
Although New Braunfels doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to San Antonio Airport (SAT), which is located 24 miles from New Braunfels. Killeen Fort Hood Regional is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Gulf Air and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to New Braunfels departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 34m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to New Braunfels. The train journey from New Braunfels to Austin takes 3h 26m and costs around $7 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Houston, expect to pay about $28 for a 5h 10m trip.
Car
Another option to get to New Braunfels is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 165 miles from New Braunfels. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Easirent, among others, in Houston.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to New Braunfels, including RedCoach, Tornado Bus and Megabus. From Austin, the bus ride to New Braunfels takes 70 miles and will cost you around $55. From Houston, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 180 miles.
Airlines serving New Braunfels
Where to stay in New Braunfels
Average rates range from around $346 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $489 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites New Braunfels and Hampton Inn & Suites New Braunfels.
Where to stay in popular areas of New Braunfels
Most booked hotels in New Braunfels
Renting a car in New Braunfels
Renting a car in New Braunfels costs $65 per day, on average, or $130 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, 20% more expensive than at San Antonio.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in New Braunfels (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 New Braunfels is Compact (Ford EcoSport or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Chevrolet Impala or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.