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Carrizo Springs
Skip Carrizo Springs unless you are hunting or visiting the onion-plant farm; a half-day stop covers the courthouse and museum.
Carrizo Springs is a small town on the South Texas Plains, 2 hours southwest of San Antonio. Its main draws are the Dimmit County Courthouse (1884), a local museum with Native American artifacts, and Dixondale Farms, the largest onion-plant producer in the US. Most travellers pass through on US 83 without stopping; a half-day is enough if you have a specific reason to visit.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat), Aug (Dixondale Farms closed)
- Airports
- LRD · SAT
- Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Carrizo Springs, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyCarrizo Springs is generally safe, but lock your car and do not leave valuables visible.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police · 911 fire and ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLRD Laredo International Airport (About 1 hour south via US 83; limited flights.).
- Getting aroundYou need a car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeUS$2–4
- BeerBeer at Cleos LoungeUS$4–6
- Budget bedMotel double room, a night, per roomUS$60
- Mid-range bedMotel double room, a night, per roomUS$80
- High-end bedMotel double room, a night, per roomUS$120
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$120 · High US$200
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LRD Laredo International Airport (About 1 hour south via US 83; limited flights.) · SAT San Antonio International Airport (About 2 hours northeast; the main gateway.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Feb
not flagged
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Mar
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Apr
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
not flagged
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Jul
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Aug
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Sep
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Oct
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Nov
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Dec
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)), coolest Jan (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Jan (5 rain days), driest Mar (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Carrizo Springs: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
5 rd
Feb
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
5 rd
Mar
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4 rd
Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
5 rd
Jun
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Jul
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
4 rd
Aug
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
4 rd
Sep
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
5 rd
Oct
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4 rd
Nov
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
4 rd
Dec
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
You need a car. The town is small enough to walk between the courthouse and museum, but Dixondale Farms and the Double C Ranch require driving.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Eagle Pass
goDoor to door: About 1 h
US 277 south, about 45 min
Border town with the Piedras Negras crossing; check.
Door to door: About 1.25 h
US 83 south, about 1 h
Larger city with the Republic of the Rio Grande Museum.
Door to door: About 2.5 h
US 83 north to I-35, about 2 h
Full day for the Alamo, River Walk and missions.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
US 83 / N 1st St corridor
Motels like Texan Inn and Carrizo Executive Inn; basic, no frills.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- US$60–90
- Mid
- US$90–140
- High
- US$140+
Trip budget
| Motel double room1 × 1 night × US$80 | US$80 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$120 | US$240 |
| Trip total≈ US$160 per person per day, bed included | US$320 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; car rental and fuel excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | US$2–4 |
| Burger and fries | US$8–12 |
| Beer at Cleos Lounge | US$4–6 |
| Gas (per gallon) | US$3–4 (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Dixondale Farms tours are by appointment only and closed in August.
- Hunting at Double C Ranch is by arrangement; check availability.
- No public transit; ride-hailing may be unavailable.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- Fire and ambulance
- 911
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- San Antonio → Carrizo Springs by car: About 2 h, US$15–20 in fuel (check)
- Laredo → Carrizo Springs by car: About 1 h, US$8–12 in fuel (check)
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
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This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Carrizo Springs. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (heat), Aug (Dixondale Farms closed) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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