Dripping Springs travel guide
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You're Going to Love Dripping Springs
With a population of 2,483, Dripping Springs is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Dripping Springs deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Dripping Springs
If you’re looking for affordable options, Family Business Beer Company (19510 Hamilton Pool Rd) and Tillie's- Dripping Springs (3509 Creek Rd) are great picks.
When to visit Dripping Springs
How to Get to Dripping Springs
Plane
Although Dripping Springs doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Austin Bergstrom Airport (AUS), which is located 25 miles from Dripping Springs. 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 Dripping Springs departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 38m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Dripping Springs. The train journey from Dripping Springs to San Antonio takes 2h 26m and costs around $9 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Dallas, expect to pay about $17 for a 6h 35m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Dripping Springs is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 194 miles from Dripping Springs. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Hertz, among others, in Dallas.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dripping Springs, including Tornado Bus, RedCoach and Megabus. From San Antonio, the bus ride to Dripping Springs takes 80 miles and will cost you around $60. From Balcones Heights, the ticket costs about $53 for a journey of 95 miles.
Airlines serving Dripping Springs
Where to stay in Dripping Springs
Average rates range from around $350 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $740 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Dripping Springs
Most booked hotels in Dripping Springs
Renting a car in Dripping Springs
Renting a car in Dripping Springs costs $42 per day, on average, or $83 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 Dripping Springs.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Dripping Springs (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 Dripping Springs is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Dodge Charger or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.