Baytown travel guide
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You're Going to Love Baytown
With a population of 71,802, Baytown is a must-see destination in Texas, United States.
When to visit Baytown
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Baytown in July, when the average temperature is 29 °C, and the highest can go up to 34 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 10 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 138 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Baytown, with an average rainfall of 41 mm.
How to Get to Baytown
Plane
Although Baytown doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Houston Hobby Airport (HOU), which is located 19 miles from Baytown.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Baytown. The train journey from Baytown to New Orleans takes 9h 18m and costs around $86 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Austin, expect to pay about $81 for a 16h 20m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Baytown is to pick up a car hire from Austin, which is about 170 miles from Baytown. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Fox, among others, in Austin.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Baytown, including RedCoach, Tornado Bus and Megabus. From Austin, the bus ride to Baytown takes 160 miles and will cost you around $37. From San Antonio, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 180 miles.
Airlines serving Baytown
Where to stay in Baytown
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Suites Baytown and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Houston East - Baytown.
Where to stay in popular areas of Baytown
Most booked hotels in Baytown
Hiring a car in Baytown
Expect to pay $1.59 per litre in Baytown (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.08 and $25.43. The most frequently booked car type in Baytown is Compact (Buick Encore or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Toyota Yaris or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.