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March-May and September-November are ideal. March for SXSW, October for ACL. Summer is very hot (35°+).
Generally safe in tourist areas. Avoid 6th Street after midnight. Watch for pickpockets in crowded places.
Congress Avenue Bridge every evening from mid-March to November. World's largest urban bat colony. Sunset is best time.
South by Southwest - Massive music, film, and tech festival in March. 300,000+ attendees. Book early and expect high prices.
Barton Springs Pool (natural pool, 68°F year-round), Deep Eddy Pool, Lady Bird Lake (kayaking/SUP). Public pools at Zilker Park.
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Austin
Watch the bats at sunset at Congress Avenue Bridge (March-November) - free and amazing!
Use CapMetro app for buses and trains - much easier than cash payments!
Avoid 6th Street (Dirty Sixth) after midnight - it can get rowdy!
BBQ is religion here! Try Franklin BBQ (3+ hour wait) or Terry Black's (faster).
Swim at Barton Springs Pool - natural spring water 68°F even in summer!
South Congress (SoCo) is perfect for shopping, food, and authentic Austin vibes.
Beware of fake QR code scams - always verify URL before paying!
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Average temperature by month
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6°Jan
19°
8°Feb
23°
12°Mar
27°
15°Apr
30°
20°May
33°
23°Jun
35°
24°Jul
36°
24°Aug
32°
21°Sep
27°
16°Oct
22°
11°Nov
18°
7°Dec
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location.transport.bus
1.25 $
CapMetro
CapMetro Local. Single ride $1.25, daily cap $2.50 (rides free after 2 trips). Children under 18 ride free. Pay via CapMetro app, Umo card or tap-to-pay
location.transport.train
3.5 $
CapMetro
CapMetro MetroRail (Red Line). Connects Leander to downtown Austin, 10 stations. Single ride $3.50, daily cap $7. Tickets at station vending machines, cash or card
location.transport.taxi
2.5 $
Base fare $2.50, then $2.22/mile. Uber and Lyft widely available and usually cheaper than regular taxis. No unified city rate — companies set their own prices
location.transport.scooter
1 $
Lime
Lime and Bird are main operators. Lime: $1 unlock + $0.29/min. Bird: $1 + $0.33/min. Available citywide, unlock via app. Low-income discount programs available
location.transport.bike
2.5 $
CapMetro Bikeshare
CapMetro Bikeshare. Single trip $2.50 + $0.25/min. Day pass $10 (unlimited 30-min trips). Monthly $25, annual $150. Students 50% off annual pass
| location.transport.title | location.transport.price | location.transport.app | location.transport.note |
|---|---|---|---|
location.transport.bus | 1.25 $ | CapMetro | CapMetro Local. Single ride $1.25, daily cap $2.50 (rides free after 2 trips). Children under 18 ride free. Pay via CapMetro app, Umo card or tap-to-pay |
location.transport.train | 3.5 $ | CapMetro | CapMetro MetroRail (Red Line). Connects Leander to downtown Austin, 10 stations. Single ride $3.50, daily cap $7. Tickets at station vending machines, cash or card |
location.transport.taxi | 2.5 $ | Base fare $2.50, then $2.22/mile. Uber and Lyft widely available and usually cheaper than regular taxis. No unified city rate — companies set their own prices | |
location.transport.scooter | 1 $ | Lime | Lime and Bird are main operators. Lime: $1 unlock + $0.29/min. Bird: $1 + $0.33/min. Available citywide, unlock via app. Low-income discount programs available |
location.transport.bike | 2.5 $ | CapMetro Bikeshare | CapMetro Bikeshare. Single trip $2.50 + $0.25/min. Day pass $10 (unlimited 30-min trips). Monthly $25, annual $150. Students 50% off annual pass |
