Port Arthur travel guide
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You're Going to Love Port Arthur
With a population of 53,818, Port Arthur is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Port Arthur has to offer.
When to visit Port Arthur
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Port Arthur in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 42.8 °F, with an average temperature of 53.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 7.1″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Port Arthur, with an average rainfall of 3.2″.
How to Get to Port Arthur
Plane
When flying to Port Arthur, you’ll arrive at Beaumont Jefferson County (BPT), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Port Arthur departs from McAllen and takes around 5h 33m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Port Arthur.
Car
Another option to get to Port Arthur is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 86 miles from Port Arthur. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Hertz, among others, in Houston.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Port Arthur, including Tornado Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Houston, the bus ride to Port Arthur takes 78 miles and will cost you around $60. From New Orleans, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 275 miles.
Airlines serving Port Arthur
Where to stay in popular areas of Port Arthur
Most booked hotels in Port Arthur
Renting a car in Port Arthur
Renting a car in Port Arthur costs $60 per day, on average, or $181 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Beaumont Jefferson County.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Port Arthur (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 Port Arthur is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.