Austin City Overview

Attracting devotees of Folk and R&B music Austin has been a retreat for musicians, writers and artists since 1960. It is also a city where cycling is the easiest form of transport, and has a great park with hiking and biking trails, as well as a swimming pool fed by natural spring water. Being a university town there is a great student vibe, and a feeling of safety and security.

Daily Budget
As in the rest of the country US$50 a day will see you right for cheap accommodation and self catering, but US$100 a day will get you a bit comfort with cheap motels and mid-range restaurants.