Visit Austin March-May or October-November. Avoid SXSW (March) unless attending. Fly into AUS. Stay 2nd Street District or East Austin.
At a Glance
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Main airport | AUS |
| Currency | US Dollar (USD) |
| Language | English + Spanish |
| Best time to visit | March–May, October–November |
| Visa for US citizens | No visa needed for US citizens. |
Top Things to Do in Austin
- 6th Street live music crawl
- Lady Bird Lake bike/run trail
- Barton Springs Pool (natural spring)
- Texas State Capitol tour
- South Congress (SoCo) shopping + food trucks
- Day trip to Hill Country wineries
- UT Austin Tower + campus
- Mt Bonnell sunset view
- Congress Avenue Bat Bridge (sunset bats)
- Day trip to San Antonio Riverwalk
Best Neighborhoods to Stay In
- Downtown — Capitol, 6th Street, nightlife
- South Congress (SoCo) — boutiques, food
- East Austin — hip, breweries
- Domain — north Austin shopping
- Hyde Park — leafy residential
- Zilker — park, Barton Springs
- Rainey Street — converted bungalows, bars
Our recommendation: Downtown / 2nd Street for nightlife, SoCo for boutiques, East Austin for local cool.
What to Eat
- Brisket BBQ (Franklin BBQ, La Barbecue)
- Breakfast tacos (Veracruz, Tacodeli)
- Queso (Torchy's)
- Tex-Mex (Matt's El Rancho)
- Food truck culture
- Tito's vodka (made here)
- Salt Lick BBQ (Driftwood)
How to Get Around
Limited transit. Rent a car or Uber. Lyft + B-cycle bikes downtown. Avoid downtown driving during events.
How to Get There from the USA
The main airport is AUS. Direct US flights are available from major gateways depending on the season.
👉 See our Austin flight page or Austin To New York route page.
👉 Call +1 (833) 546-3547 for live agent quotes and bundle with hotels.
Visa & Entry Requirements (US Citizens)
No visa needed for US citizens.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best time of year to visit Austin?
March–May, October–November.
Do US citizens need a visa for United States?
No visa needed for US citizens.
Where should I stay in Austin?
Downtown / 2nd Street for nightlife, SoCo for boutiques, East Austin for local cool.
How do I book cheap flights to Austin?
Call +1 (833) 546-3547 24/7.
Can you bundle the flight with a hotel?
Yes — we are a full-service travel agency. View our hotel booking page.