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.

When to visit Dripping Springs

Dripping Springs in July
Estimated hotel price
$201
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dripping Springs in July
Estimated hotel price
$201
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 18h 54m.

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 $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Dallas, expect to pay about $33 for a 6h 35m 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 Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dripping Springs, including RedCoach, Bus and Greyhound. From Houston, the bus ride to Dripping Springs takes 266 km and will cost you around $100. From Dallas, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 298 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 18h 54m.

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 $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Dallas, expect to pay about $33 for a 6h 35m 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 Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Houston.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dripping Springs, including RedCoach, Bus and Greyhound. From Houston, the bus ride to Dripping Springs takes 266 km and will cost you around $100. From Dallas, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 298 km.

Airports near Dripping Springs

Airlines serving Dripping Springs

Lufthansa
Good (7,189 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,352 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,639 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,849 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,868 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,551 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,673 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,534 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,908 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,247 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,062 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,410 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,338 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,235 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,298 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,200 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dripping Springs

Average rates range from around $760 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $714 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 $1.64 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 $19.68 and $26.23. 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 Premium car hire (Dodge Charger or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.64 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 $19.68 and $26.23. 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 Premium car hire (Dodge Charger or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.