Virgin Atlantic Holidays Logo
Austin 1

Holidays in Austin

Big city, big heart, big adventures

Austin from £1007pp

In Austin, you’ll find huge personality, with so many sides to discover. The live music, the art, the outdoorsy adventures, the food and craft beer, the sport, the rise of the tech industry – it's a city buzzing with expectation.

Tuck into some proper barbecue, tour vineyards and try some Texan wine (yes, really), two-step to live music in a genuine Western bar, explore beaches, canyons and mountains, even learn how to be a cowboy on a real ranch. Everything’s bigger in Texas, and that includes the adventures waiting for you.

 holidays from £1007pp

Welcome to the "Live Music Capital of the World"

Austin is Texas' chilled-out, eccentric capital dubbed 'The Live Music Capital of the World" drawing hotshot music execs and film stars, as much as aspiring artists. If you love the outdoors, Austin is made for you. Blessed with beautiful green open spaces, natural swimming pools and pictoresque hiking trails, this is a city that offers the best of both worlds.

Austin Music

Hit the live music scene

There’s a proud musical heritage here, and in the city that gave us Janis Joplin and Willie Nelson, you’ll find anything from hip hop to honky tonk any night of the week.
Austin Parks

Kayak on Lady Bird Lake

Head to Lady Bird Lake where you can bike around the edge or hit the water and rent a paddle board or kayak. Rather relax? You can even take a sunset river cruise.
Austin Swimming

Wild swimming

There are swimming holes all over the state to cool off in. Barton Springs features year-round 20 degree waters, while at Hamilton Pool you'll find an awesome 50ft waterfall. 
BBQ-Texas

Tuck into Texan barbecue

Austin has some of the best joints in the state. Prepare to tuck into ribs, brisket, pie and so much more at Franklin’s Barbecue or Salt Lick BBQ.
Ghost Tour

Go ghost hunting

Austin is home to some of the most "haunted" spots in Texas where you can take a tour to learn more about Austin's rich and colourful wild west history.
Austin, Texas

1. It's the state capitol

 Austin is the state capitol and seat of government of Texas.
Austin_Cowboy_Boots

2. "Keep Austin Weird" is the motto

Austin prides itself on being a little different an "Keep Austin weird" is the city motto. As soon as you arrive into Austin-Bergstrom airport you will recognise a lack of big name brands at the airport…the city prides itself in supporting smaller, local businesses.
Laptop-Before you book

3. Also known as "Silicon Hills".

Austin is one of the fatest growing cities in the US, with high-tech companies such as Tesla, Apple and Meta all calling Austin home.
USA Love

4. Austin is a music, food and entertainment capital of America.

Global events such as South by Southwest (SXSW) and The US Grand Prix are both held in Austin. There's also the new world-class arena, Moody Centre, hosting the biggest and best names in the music industry. 
Austin Colorado River

5. The Colorado river runs through the heart of Austin

And it has some fantastic lakes around it to enjoy such as Lady Bird Lake, which perfectly dissects downtown Austin making for stunning views of the Austin skyline from the water. There's also like Lake Austin and Lake Travis, which are best enjoyed by boat.
Tobago Carnival

Carnaval Brasileiro

Time to get your samba on as the largest indoor Brazilian carnival on the planet comes to town.
Austin Rodeo Texas

Rodeo Austin

Rodeo Austin brings heritage and entertainment to the community. Experience true Texan lifestyle rodeos and be in the centre of the heart of Texas culture.
Austin Country Club

World Golf Championships

Watch some of the best players in the world compete in the World Golf Championships this spring. Austin Country Club, one of the oldest existing clubs in Texas and home to several of the game's great hero's.
NASCAR Austin

NASCAR Austin

A robust scheduled during this race-fanatic weekend with the NASCAR Cup Series, Xfinity Series and CRAFTSMAN Truck Series returns to Circuit of the Americas.
LiveMusic-Austin

Urban Cultural Fest

Live music, ethnic dancing, ethnic food, ethnic clothing, visual arts. What more can we add? A thrilling event showcasing Austin's diverse Afro-centric culture.

Austin Moontower Comedy Festival

An instantly marked calendar event by industry and audiences as the “must attend” event of the Spring. The initial 4-day festival has now transformed into a colossal comedy experience spanning two weeks.

Hotels in Austin

Retrieving our hand picked hotels...

A city with soul

Essential information for Austin

Local time
-6hrs
Currently
Language
USA flag
American English
Currency
US Dollar $
Official currency of the United States
Flight information
Austin (AUS)
13-14h (1 stop)
Indirect flight
Flight schedule
Fly with Virgin Atlantic to the US, then connect to Austin with our partner airlines.

Do I need a visa?

Do I need a visa?

To travel to the USA, you will need an ESTA visa. Please make sure that you have this approved at least 3 days before you head off on holiday.

Find out more about Travel Visas here »

Getting around

Given the distances, travelling by car is all but necessary in Texas, with public transport proving impractical in a state of this size. With such big distances, petrol prices have historically always been lower than the national average.

Holidays you can trust

Virgin Atlantic A350

We've got you covered

Book your dream holiday with confidence. We provide financial protection for our holidays with ATOL and ABTA protection, giving you peace of mind that if anything doesn’t go to plan, we’ll make sure you’re looked after.

 

As part of Virgin Atlantic, you can expect a seamless journey to your destination, with our fabulously faultless service at every step.

We're experts

We've been arranging holidays since 1985 and are the largest, most successful transatlantic tour operator, and market leader for travel to the USA and the Caribbean.

 

Our sales experts are dedicated to finding your perfect holiday, with all the insider tips and tricks you need to take your trip to the next level. Book your in-store appointment now.

We make it easy for you

From choosing your seats to pre-booking meals, our Manage my Booking portal is your one-stop-shop for all the tweaks, changes and add-ons that make your trip so special.

 

Once you've made it to your destination, our Resort Experts and Support Teams are on hand for any questions or concerns. Your holiday is our priority.

Customers who like Austin also like...