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Enjoy the coastal pleasures of Texas with Galveston beach rentals

Located on the coast of the Bay of Texas, Galveston offers an ideal coastal vacation in the Lone Star State. The town of Galveston is located on Galveston Island, on the southern edge of Texas. At one time, the town was among the largest ports in the United States. Today, this deep heritage lives on in the town’s culture, activities and districts that provide fun for the whole family during your vacation in a comfortable Galveston vacation rental.

Galveston has a fascinating history that has been well preserved throughout the years, one that is well worth exploring during your stay in the area. The town is home to six historical districts and has more than 60 buildings listed in the National Register of Historic Places, making it one of the most historically important locations of nineteenth century history in the United States.

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Best Vacation Home Deals in Galveston

Feb 6 - Feb 13

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~~$731~~

$218 per night

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Pleasant Vacation Home in Galveston with Private Pool

5.0

"Excellent" (52 ratings)

Galveston, Galveston County, Texas, United States

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Feb 10 - Feb 17

-59%

~~$528~~

$219 per night

House ∙ 7 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Vacation Home in Galveston with Grill

5.0

"Excellent" (61 ratings)

Galveston, Galveston County, Texas, United States

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Dec 2 - Dec 9

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~~$375~~

$113 per night

Condo ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Condo in Galveston with Open Parking + Pool View

4.2

"Very good" (70 ratings)

Galveston, Galveston County, Texas, United States

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Top-Rated Rentals and Accommodations in Galveston

Feb 13 - Feb 20

$186 per night

Condo ∙ 7 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Condo in Galveston with Pool + Ocean Views

5.0

"Excellent" (148 ratings)

Galveston, Galveston County, Texas, United States

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Jun 27 - Jul 4

$360 per night

House ∙ 11 guests ∙ 5 bedrooms

House in Galveston with Grill & Yard

5.0

"Excellent" (89 ratings)

Galveston, Galveston County, Texas, United States

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Sep 9 - Sep 16

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~~$351~~

$145 per night

House ∙ 12 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

House in Galveston

5.0

"Excellent" (2 ratings)

Galveston, Galveston County, Texas, United States

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Dec 9 - Dec 16

$114 per night

Condo ∙ 6 guests ∙ 1 bedroom

Condo in Galveston with Pool + Great Views

5.0

"Excellent" (2 ratings)

Galveston, Galveston County, Texas, United States

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Nov 18 - Nov 25

$360 per night

House ∙ 11 guests ∙ 5 bedrooms

House in Galveston with Grill & Yard

5.0

"Excellent" (89 ratings)

Galveston, Galveston County, Texas, United States

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Jan 6 - Jan 13

$198 per night

House ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Vacation Home in Galveston with Yard & Pool + Beach View + Beach Nearby

4.8

"Excellent" (155 ratings)

Galveston, Galveston County, Texas, United States

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Sep 16 - Sep 23

$107 per night

Cottage ∙ 3 guests ∙ 1 bedroom

Cottage in Galveston with Private Parking

5.0

"Excellent" (3 ratings)

Galveston, Galveston County, Texas, United States

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Apr 18 - Apr 25

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~~$203~~

$154 per night

Condo ∙ 6 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Beautiful Condo in Galveston with Pool + Gulf View + Next to Beach

5.0

"Excellent" (56 ratings)

Galveston, Galveston County, Texas, United States

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Sep 9 - Sep 16

$186 per night

Condo ∙ 7 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Condo in Galveston with Pool + Ocean Views

5.0

"Excellent" (148 ratings)

Galveston, Galveston County, Texas, United States

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Dec 2 - Dec 9

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~~$351~~

$145 per night

House ∙ 12 guests ∙ 4 bedrooms

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5.0

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Galveston, Galveston County, Texas, United States

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Dec 2 - Dec 9

-25%

~~$261~~

$197 per night

Condo ∙ 6 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Condo in Galveston with Yard, Grill & Pool + Beach View

5.0

"Excellent" (200 ratings)

Galveston, Galveston County, Texas, United States

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Jan 20 - Jan 27

-33%

~~$123~~

$83 per night

Condo ∙ 4 guests ∙ 1 bedroom

Beautiful Condo in Galveston with Ample Terrace + Magnificent View + Beach Nearby

4.6

"Outstanding" (64 ratings)

Galveston, Galveston County, Texas, United States

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Budget-friendly Vacation Rentals in Galveston

Sep 16 - Sep 23

$108 per night

Cottage ∙ 3 guests ∙ 1 bedroom

Cottage in Galveston with Private Parking

5.0

"Excellent" (3 ratings)

Galveston, Galveston County, Texas, United States

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Jan 13 - Jan 20

$200 per night

House ∙ 4 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Vacation Home in Galveston with Yard & Pool + Beach View + Beach Nearby

4.8

"Excellent" (155 ratings)

Galveston, Galveston County, Texas, United States

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May 6 - May 13

-24%

~~$203~~

$154 per night

Condo ∙ 6 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Beautiful Condo in Galveston with Pool + Gulf View + Next to Beach

5.0

"Excellent" (56 ratings)

Galveston, Galveston County, Texas, United States

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Vacation rentals with Wi-Fi

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Jan 6 - Jan 13

-65%

~~$266~~

$92 per night

Condo ∙ 6 guests ∙ 1 bedroom

Beautiful Condo in Galveston with Grill, Pool & Yard + Gulf Views

Galveston, Galveston County, Texas, United States

Internet

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Jan 21 - Jan 28

-60%

~~$700~~

$283 per night

House ∙ 18 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

House in Galveston with Grill & Pool + Beach Nearby

4.8

"Excellent" (409 ratings)

Galveston, Galveston County, Texas, United States

Internet

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Apr 11 - Apr 18

-18%

~~$113~~

$93 per night

Condo ∙ 6 guests ∙ 1 bedroom

Beautiful Condo in Galveston with Yard, Pool & Grill

4.6

"Outstanding" (5 ratings)

Galveston, Galveston County, Texas, United States

Internet

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Apartments With Balconies or Patios

Looking for a home with a balcony? Check out these vacation homes in Galveston with their own private patios and balconies.

Feb 7 - Feb 14

-41%

~~$261~~

$154 per night

House ∙ 7 guests ∙ 2 bedrooms

Beautiful House in Galveston with Yard & Grill + Mexico Views + Next to Beach

5.0

"Excellent" (104 ratings)

Galveston, Galveston County, Texas, United States

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Feb 9 - Feb 16

-40%

~~$576~~

$345 per night

House ∙ 4 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Vacation Home in Galveston with Private Pool + Water Views

4.9

"Excellent" (78 ratings)

Galveston, Galveston County, Texas, United States

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Jan 7 - Jan 14

-30%

~~$380~~

$266 per night

House ∙ 10 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

House in Galveston with Faux Fireplace + Fantastic Views + Beach Nearby

5.0

"Excellent" (248 ratings)

Galveston, Galveston County, Texas, United States

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Vacation rentals and apartments with air conditioning

Keep cool during your trip to Galveston and book a vacation rental with air conditioning.

Dec 30 - Jan 6

$116 per night

Condo ∙ 6 guests ∙ 1 bedroom

Condo in Galveston with Pool + Great Views

5.0

"Excellent" (2 ratings)

Galveston, Galveston County, Texas, United States

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Feb 7 - Feb 14

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~~$731~~

$221 per night

House ∙ 14 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Pleasant Vacation Home in Galveston with Private Pool

5.0

"Excellent" (52 ratings)

Galveston, Galveston County, Texas, United States

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Feb 10 - Feb 17

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~~$528~~

$219 per night

House ∙ 7 guests ∙ 3 bedrooms

Vacation Home in Galveston with Grill

5.0

"Excellent" (61 ratings)

Galveston, Galveston County, Texas, United States

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Popular Rental Amenities in Galveston

Internet (7,028)
TV (6,787)
Air conditioning (6,694)
Microwave (6,676)
Kitchen (6,391)
No smoking (5,495)
Dishwasher (5,159)
Washer (4,863)
Grill (4,298)
No pets (4,207)
Pool (3,919)
Fishing (3,409)

Filters are conveniently available to help you tailor your search and find the ideal accommodation in Galveston. Most of the vacation rentals in Galveston offer "Internet" or "TV," which makes it a wonderful destination if you can't imagine a vacation without internet or you want to tune out with some TV time. Plan your vacation in advance if you want a rental with a sauna or you want a rental providing a crib. There are just 122 listed properties including "Sauna" and 361 accommodations including "Crib."

Waterfront Vacation Rentals in Galveston

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Price and Availability Index in Galveston

Vacation Rental Price Information in Galveston

This graph displays average prices of the vacation rentals and holiday apartments located in Galveston. in Galveston, prices can go up to $434 (7/1 - 7/8). Conversely, the cheapest average prices are in a week of December (12/2 - 12/9).

Rental Availability Information in Galveston

Check how busy Galveston is with our availability graph. Be careful if you plan to go to Galveston in February, as it comprises the busiest week of the next 12 months (2/11 - 2/18). Conversely, it is in May (5/13 - 5/20) that the highest percentage of rentals are available.

The Weather in Galveston

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Check out the climate diagram for Galveston. August is the warmest month in Galveston with average maximum temperatures of 88°. No heat wave is expected in January, where minimum average temperatures usally hit a 48° low. The rainiest month is January while the driest month is March.

7-Day Weather Forecast in Galveston

Mon, 6 Feb

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Wed, 8 Feb

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Thu, 9 Feb

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Fri, 10 Feb

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Sat, 11 Feb

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Sun, 12 Feb

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Accommodations for your vacation in Galveston

In Galveston, more than half of the 9,828 vacation accommodations are house rental, which represent 55.26% of its accommodations being offered. Additionally, these accommodations have a median size of 157 m² as well as a median price of $607 per night. Furthermore, if you are going in a group of 9, house rental are an excellent accommodation type in Galveston, as they usually welcome this exact group size. Vacationers looking for something other than house rental can also compare many apartment rental, which are the second most popular property type in Galveston. Apartment rental in Galveston are 85 m² on average, with prices averaging $344 per night.

Where to find the best food in Galveston?

The 5 Best Restaurants in Galveston Where You Can Eat Like a Local

1. Fish Tales

Relax on the restaurant balcony with views out over the Seawall. Try the unique seafood options such as Shrimp Kisses, which is shrimp wrapped in bacon and stuffed with jalapeño-jack cheese.

2. Mosquito Cafe

This local favorite has a warm atmosphere and delicious food options like pecan-crusted brie or Baja-style fish tacos.

3. Gaido's

A restaurant that opened in 1911 and has been serving the people of Galveston ever since. Famous for their Creole crawfish fondue and seafood gumbo.

4. Cajun Greek Restaurant

This place has something to please everyone on their menu. Delicious options include seafood stuffed jalapeños and fried catfish.

5. Leon's Barbeque

Head to Leon's for some truly authentic Texas-style BBQ. The prime beef brisket sandwich and sticky ribs have made this a local favorite.

What are the top sights in Galveston?

8 Fun Things to Do in Galveston During Your Visit

1. Explore The Strand

The historic town center is where Galveston's Mardi Gras celebrations take place. You'll also find Victorian buildings containing restaurants, bars and curio shops located within easy distance from your Galveston vacation rental.

2. Check Out the Silk Stocking National Historic District

Located conveniently between Broadway and Seawall Boulevard, the area is enjoyable to explore on foot and contains a large collection of homes built between the American Civil War period and World War II.

3. Walk Along Galveston's 61st Street Fishing Pier

The 61st Street Fishing Pier isn't only about fishing, although you'll find an abundance of tackle shops there. It's also a great place to take in the ocean views with a drink and a snack in hand.

4. Enjoy Schlitterbahn Galveston Island Waterpark

Family fun is guaranteed at Schlitterbahn Galveston Waterpark, where you'll find rides, slides and tubes suitable for children and adults of all ages. Get in touch with your inner child!

5. Go Wild at Moody Gardens

There are lots to see and do at the Moody Gardens theme park including aquariums, water park with slides and lazy river, high ropes course, 3D theater and indoor rainforest.

6. Discover Bishop's Palace

The Victorian mansion of Bishop's Palace opened to the public in 1963, and visitors can now enjoy the stained glass windows, intricate interior design and luxury furnishings including a solid silver fireplace.

7. Visit to the Seawall

If you want some fresh air outside of your Galveston vacation home, visiting the Seawall is a great option for biking, blading and enjoying an ice cream with a beautiful view of the Gulf of Mexico.

8. Take the Ferry to Port Bolivar

For an enjoyable ride, take the ferry between Galveston and Port Bolivar for the chance to see dolphins swimming alongside the ship and beautiful sunset and sunrise views. As a bonus, the voyage is free of charge!

What are the best places to discover the arts and culture of Galveston?

Experience Galveston’s artistic and cultural scene

Galveston is a hot spot for art and culture in the southern United States. Galveston Arts Center offers a rotating exhibition of contemporary art with a particular focus on Texan artists.

The center is also the organizer of the famous Galveston ArtWalk, which takes place every sixth Saturday. The walk promotes the town’s visual art community through guided walks in the town’s historical districts, highlighting artwork in existing commercial galleries and cafés along the way. It is a unique way for visitors in Galveston to experience the heart of this vibrant community.

Another popular cultural destination to visit during your stay in your Galveston vacation home is the Bryan Museum. The museum is home to an extensive collection of historical artefacts from the island and from across Texas.

Where are the unique attractions in Galveston?

The 5 Best Beaches in Galveston

1. Stewart Beach

A family-friendly beach with lifeguards, restrooms, chair rentals, and a playground. Sandcastle building lessons and other activities are offered during the summer months.

2. Galveston Island State Park

This is a peaceful place away from the crowds and with all the amenities you could need. Enjoy outdoor activities such as swimming, hiking, and birdwatching at this beach.

3. Beachtown Development

A favorite beach for locals that allows dogs to run free and has a nice cafe on the side. The beach is safe for swimming and has rental beach huts for when you want to relax.

4. Pirates Beach

A quiet and safe beach close to a number of beach rentals. There are often sea turtles nesting along this particular stretch of shoreline.

5. San Luis Pass

This beach has very calm waters due to the shape of the bay and miles of golden sand. There are restrooms and picnic facilities available.

What are the best events and festivals in Galveston?

5 Big Annual Events in Galveston

1. Mardi Gras

This traditional Mardi Gras has been running for over 100 years. Book your balcony tickets in advance to get the best view of the parades and to really be a part of the party. After the parade, head to one of the many live music venues to dance the night away. The event normally takes place in February.

2. County Fair

Celebrate all things country and the life of a cowboy at the County Fair and Rodeo. Listen to the best artists in country music every night and during the day watch the rodeo and eat traditional food from the vendors.

3. Spring Break

Head to Galveston for spring break with friends or family. There are plenty of exciting events that take place during spring break such as St. Patrick's Day celebrations, Schlitterbahn Waterpark hosts a festival throughout spring break, and Moody Gardens provides family-friendly fun at the aquarium.

4. Galveston Island Wine Festival

This event takes place in April each year and brings together all the best wineries from around Texas. Food vendors provide some of the best cuisine in Texas. If you are still feeling energetic, you can take part in the 5-kilometer run that is part of the weekend's celebrations.

5. Greek Festival

In October, celebrate all things Greek by tasting the best Greek cuisine, drinking Greek wine, and dancing to live musical entertainment.