With a population of 53,818, Port Arthur is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Port Arthur has to offer.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Port Arthur in July, when the average temperature is 82.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 42.8 °F, with an average temperature of 53.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 7.1″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Port Arthur, with an average rainfall of 3.2″.
When flying to Port Arthur, you’ll arrive at Beaumont Jefferson County (BPT), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Port Arthur departs from Minneapolis and takes around 7h 45m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Port Arthur.
Another option to get to Port Arthur is to pick up a car rental from Houston, which is about 86 miles from Port Arthur. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Hertz, among others, in Houston.
You can travel by bus to Port Arthur using Tornado Bus or Greyhound. From Houston, the bus ride to Port Arthur takes 78 miles and will cost you around $70. From Baton Rouge, the ticket costs about $370 for a journey of 175 miles.
Renting a car in Port Arthur costs $60 per day, on average, or $181 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Beaumont Jefferson County.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Port Arthur (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Port Arthur is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.