South Padre Island travel guide
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You're Going to Love South Padre Island
With a population of 2,884, South Padre Island is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. South Padre Island deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in South Padre Island
When to visit South Padre Island
Looking for warm weather? Then head to South Padre Island in July, when the average temperature is 84.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 53.6 °F, with an average temperature of 60.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 4.4″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in South Padre Island, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.
How to Get to South Padre Island
Plane
Although South Padre Island doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Brownsville South Padre Is. Intl (BRO), which is located 21 miles from South Padre Island. Harlingen Valley Intl is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air Canada and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to South Padre Island departs from Houston and takes around 1h 17m.
Bus
You can travel by bus to South Padre Island using Tornado Bus or FlixBus. From San Antonio, the bus ride to South Padre Island takes 245 miles and will cost you around $75. From Houston, the ticket costs about $115 for a journey of 360 miles.
Airports near South Padre Island
Airlines serving South Padre Island
Where to stay in South Padre Island
Average rates range from around $226 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $215 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Beachside Inn and Sand Rose Beach Resort.
Where to stay in popular areas of South Padre Island
Most booked hotels in South Padre Island
Renting a car in South Padre Island
Renting a car in South Padre Island costs $70 per day, on average, or $140 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 22% cheaper than airport locations in South Padre Island.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in South Padre Island (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 South Padre Island is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.