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.

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

Dripping Springs in November
Estimated hotel price
$194
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dripping Springs in November
Estimated hotel price
$194
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 40 km from Dripping Springs. The shortest flight to Dripping Springs from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 03m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Dripping Springs. The train journey from Dripping Springs to Dallas takes 6h 35m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Little Rock, expect to pay about $198 for a 16h 01m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dripping Springs is to pick up a car hire from Houston, which is about 266 km from Dripping Springs. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dripping Springs, including RedCoach, Tornado Bus and Bus. From San Antonio, the bus ride to Dripping Springs takes 129 km and will cost you around $82. From Houston, the ticket costs about $87 for a journey of 257 km.

Plane

Although Dripping Springs doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Austin Bergstrom Airport (AUS), which is located 40 km from Dripping Springs. The shortest flight to Dripping Springs from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 26h 03m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Dripping Springs. The train journey from Dripping Springs to Dallas takes 6h 35m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Little Rock, expect to pay about $198 for a 16h 01m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Dripping Springs is to pick up a car hire from Houston, which is about 266 km from Dripping Springs. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dripping Springs, including RedCoach, Tornado Bus and Bus. From San Antonio, the bus ride to Dripping Springs takes 129 km and will cost you around $82. From Houston, the ticket costs about $87 for a journey of 257 km.

Airports near Dripping Springs

Airlines serving Dripping Springs

Lufthansa
Good (4,702 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,963 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (862 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,726 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,586 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dripping Springs

Average rates range from around $547 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,211 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Dripping Springs

Hiring a car in Dripping Springs

Expect to pay $1.69 per litre in Dripping Springs (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.23 and $26.97. The most frequently booked car type in Dripping Springs is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.69 per litre in Dripping Springs (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $20.23 and $26.97. The most frequently booked car type in Dripping Springs is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.