Star of Texas

Star of Texas

  • Cowboys and cattle wranglers in Fort Worth
  • Visit the Alamo in San Antonio
  • Houston’s museums and NASA Space Center
  • Live music in Austin

Combine great cities with a rich and varied heritage on a fly drive holiday through Texas.

For a taste of true Americana hit the road on this varied fly drive holiday through the Lone Star State, where modern cities rub shoulders with cattle ranches and steak restaurants vie with Mexican street food. Discover the historic missions and Hispanic heritage of San Antonio and the live music and vibrant arts scene in Austin.

Day 1 & 2 (Arrival and overnight in Dallas

UK to Dallas

Collect your car at the airport then spend a couple of days relaxing as you explore this modern city. Visit Southfork Ranch, made famous in the Dallas TV show, and learn about the assassination of JFK at the Sixth Floor Museum.

Day 1 & 2 (Arrival and overnight in Dallas

Day 3 & 4 (Dallas to Houston - 239 Mi)

Dallas to Houston

The city of Houston spreads out before you, home to a plethora of intriguing sites and neighbourhoods. Spend a day in the leafy Museum Quarter, enjoy the bars of Midtown, lose yourself shopping at the Galleria or head out to NASA’s Space Center Houston.

Distance approx: 239 Mi
Time to travel approx: 4 hour

Day 3 & 4 (Dallas to Houston - 239 Mi)

Day 5 & 6 (Houston to San Antonio - 200 Mi)

Houston to San Antonio

The city’s Mexican heritage is reflected in its food, its music and its architecture. The fantastic Riverwalk, lined with bars and restaurants, is both fun and scenic and just a short walk from the famous Alamo. There is also the historic Market Square to discover, where over 100 shops and stalls form what is known as the largest Mexican market outside of Mexico.

Distance approx: 200 Mi
Time to travel approx: 3 hour

Day 5 & 6 (Houston to San Antonio - 200 Mi)

Day 7 & 8 (San Antonio to Austin - 80 Mi)

San Antonio to Austin

State capital Austin is known as the live music capital of the world! A balmy climate and walkable downtown make Austin an easy and fun place to explore and a band, musician or singer can be found in almost every bar, coffee shop and restaurant.

Distance approx: 80 Mi
Time to travel approx: 1 hour 30 minutes

Day 7 & 8 (San Antonio to Austin - 80 Mi)

Day 9 to 10 (Austin to Fort Worth - 260 Mi)

Austin to Fort Worth

Nowhere in Texas is cowboy heritage more apparent than in charming Fort Worth. Visit the Stockyards, where cattle drives and rodeos still take place today, and spend an evening at Billy Bob’s, a genuine Texan honky tonk. Return your car to Dallas-Fort Worth airport ahead of your flight home.

Distance approx: 260 Mi
Time to travel approx: 4 hour 15 minutes

Day 9 to 10 (Austin to Fort Worth - 260 Mi)

Hotels

Pricing


All prices shown represent a from price per person based on low season travel unless otherwise stated.
Availability of tour components and flights seats change continually, affecting the final price. The lead-in price given is therefore for guidance only.
To obtain a tailored quote for you and your party, please call one of our travel experts today.

This fly drive itinerary runs all year round

from 1st December 2023 - 15th December 2024

from £2,399pp

from 1st January 2025 - 31st December 2025

from £2,399pp

Supplements

  • Resort Fee/Tourist Tax - required by some hotels at check in (subject to change)

Important Info

Important info

  • Drivers must be over 25 years old and able to provide a full valid driving license
  • Consider using public transport when in cities as traffic can be busy
  • When parking in the US, park facing the destination of travel
  • All cars are covered with Platinum or Gold cover
  • We highly recommend checking (or requesting) a SatNav to be included in your car
  • Children are legally required to have the correct car seat when in the US so please provide accurate ages of any children travelling
  • Inclusions

  • Return international flights and airline taxes
  • Accommodation throughout as per itinerary
  • Mid range hire car with insurance, complimentary first tank of fuel and unlimited mileage (if you wish to upgrade your car, please speak to us)
  • Exclusions

  • Gratuities
  • Additional fuel
  • Locally applied tourist levies
  • Local site entrance fees
  • Optional excursions
  • Food and drink
  • Personal expenditure
  • Parking Fees (Where applicable)
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