Holidays to Austin
United StatesAustin has such an eclectic and funky vibe, it just might take you by surprise. Besides being the place where Willie Nelson made a name for himself, president George W. Bush governed (the state capital is popular among tourists) and cyclist Lance Armstrong battled cancer, it's arguably the live music …
How to get to Austin
Here's what you need to know about getting to Austin. You can see the cheapest month to fly and a snapshot of flight prices for the following month. Also, don't forget to factor in your travelling time - the typical flight from London Heathrow to Austin takes 9 hours, 10 minutes.
When to go to Austin
Typical Holiday Price
£1231 per person
The average price of hotels and apartments in Austin varies according to the time of year. To help you plan when to go, we've looked at the hotels available on our site, then worked out the average price per night for the quietest and the busiest months.
Cheapest Month to Visit
January
Based on a typical 1 week holiday - adding together the cost of flights and accommodation - January is the cheapest month to go to Austin.
Things to see and do in Austin
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Barton Springs Pool
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Zilker Metropolitan Park
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Texas State Capitol
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6th Street
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Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail
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South Congress Avenue
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South Congress Bridge Bat
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Mount Bonnell
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Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater
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Rainey Street
I loved Austin! Good food, sweet people, hot weather and fun night life! This is a wonderful place!
Sixth street offers plenty of options for entertainment every day of the week. Austin is centrally located as well and San Antonio (6 Flags, Seaworld, River Walk, Alamo) and Houston (Johnson Space Center) are well within reach. The Texas Hill Country, river floats, and Schlitterbahn water park are also appealing options. You can’t really go wrong in this area.
As a native Houstonian and former Austin denizen, I’d be remiss to omit details of its beautiful, metropolitan chaparral: for the adventurous I’d recommend the auburn slopes of Enchanted Rock or a hike along the impact greenbelt. Silkier park is ideal for families, ACL hosts the hipster holy grail of music festivals, and SXSW is an ideal proscenium for indie filmmakers and cinema enthusiasts alike. As for food, Torchys Tacos cannot be missed, neither so is the amazing Mexican vanilla at Amy’s Ice Cream - it almost makes me regret going vegan...almost.
A lot newer and cleaner than I’ve expected. Lots of new shiny glass tall buildings and very clean hipster type city.