How to Find Hotels in El Paso, Texas

Explore a city with one of the richest histories in the nation. El Paso, Texas has a colorful past that includes a reputation as one of the roughest and toughest towns to exist.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A map of the city
• A computer with Internet access

Know Your Destination

1. Prepare for sunny Texas weather by packing hats and sunblock. El Paso more than earns the nickname "Sun City" with an average of 302 days of sunshine per year.

2. Keep in mind that El Paso is on Mountain Time.

3. Explore North Franklin Peak, a mountain range known for the famous natural red-clay formation, the Thunderbird.

4. Experience El Paso's Chihuahuan Desert surroundings for a taste of natural American beauty.

Getting Around in El Paso

5. Fly into the airport and take one of the shared rides shuttle services to your accommodations. You can catch one of these shuttles on the lower level of the airport right outside of baggage claim.

6. Ride in style by booking a limousine service to pick you up at the airport and take you into town.

7. Rent a car and explore El Paso on your own terms. Car rental companies will pick you up and drop you off right at the airport.

Find Accommodations in El Paso

8. To book accommodations, contact El Paso Convention and Visitors Bureau at [phone] or visit their Web site (see Resources below).

9. Stay close to the airport in luxury accommodations. You can book a room near the El Paso Airport for approximately $125 per night. Amenities in this area typically include wireless high-speed Internet access and in-room coffee makers.

10. Find economical accommodations in the heart of El Paso. For around $35 and up per night, you can stay within miles of both the Sunland Park Mall and Sun Bowl Stadium. Book moderately priced accommodations by working with major national hotel chains. Prices for these types of accommodations typically range from $50 to $65 per night.

11. Think about booking a package created specifically for El Paso tourists. With a package deal, you get airfare, accommodations, car rentals and tours all included in one bulk rate.

Explore the City of El Paso

12. Take your family to one of El Paso's many athletic venues (Don Haskins Center, Cohen Stadium, Sun Bowl Stadium) that explode with activity during the fall.

13. Visit the unique flora and fauna of the region by going to the El Paso Desert Botanical Gardens.

14. Drive to one of the surrounding cities or towns for a day trip. In El Paso, you are just hours away from some of southern New Mexico's ski resorts.

15. Take a walking tour through El Paso and Juarez history to put an educational spin on your vacation.

Tips & Warnings

• Prepare yourself for storms. El Paso experiences monsoons during the summer months.