El Paso, Texas Residential Rentals

Why people visit:

El Paso, Texas, or “Sun City”, is a major metropolis in far west Texas that is a cultural mecca where Texan, Mexican, and New Mexican influences collide. The sun shines more than 300 days per year, and although it can get warm, there really isn’t a bad time to visit the city. Situated on the border of Texas, New Mexico, and Mexico, the city offers an array of food, art, entertainment, and museums that rival many major metropolitan areas. Also, given the unique geographic location, there are many outdoor attractions that lure adventures from all over. Franklin Mountain state park is one such attraction. With its top peak at an elevation of 7,192, it is the largest urban park in the nation lying completely within city limits, covering 24,247.56 acres.

If you are looking for family-friendly fun, look no further than the El Paso Zoo, the 35-acre facility houses animals representing over 220 species, including such critically endangered species as the Amur leopard and the Aruba rattlesnake. Also, visitors should check out the Keystone Heritage park botanical gardens. Home of many native plants, over 200 species of birds, and the site of a historic village that may be one of the oldest of its kind in the United States. Another interesting and historical way to spend the day is to explore the mission trail. Follow the trail from historic mission to historic mission to see the authentic Texan history and heritage exhibitions.

With some of the best Mexican food the state can offer, and many cultural festivals throughout the year, no matter what the occasion or time of year, book your El Paso vacation rental today to explore all that this city has to offer!

Get there and Get Around:

El Paso, Texas has one major airport, the El Paso International Airport (ELP) which is only 5 miles from downtown.

The El Paso airport offers many options to get you to your vacation rental. There are public transportation options including buses, taxis, shuttles that will easily get you to downtown. Other available options are major rideshare companies such as Lyft and Uber or car rentals. All of these options serve the airport and can get you to your vacation rental.

Getting around town? Visitors can take the public bus system or taxis or rent a car to explore the city and its surrounding areas.

What to Wear (The Weather):

In El Paso, June - August are the warmest months of the year with many days around 99 degrees. December - February are the coolest months with temperatures around 35 degrees. August is the wettest month and April is the driest.

Make sure you book a vacation rental with your preferred heating and cooling options to make your visit comfortable no matter what season you visit.

Accommodations:

In El Paso, most of the almost 700 vacation rental options are house rentals with an average nightly price of around $150. The median size is about 1,700 ft² which makes them a great fit for small or medium groups or families, as most can accommodate 4-6 people. There are apartment rentals to choose from. These typically cost an average of $100 per night for a size of about 900 ft². Whatever type of accommodation you are looking for, there are many options in El Paso to choose from for your next vacation rental.

Things to Do:

• El Paso Zoo – http://www.elpasozoo.org/

• Wyler Aerial Tramway – https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/wyler-aerial-tramway

• Franklin Mountains State Park – https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/franklin-mountains

• The Mission Trail – http://visitelpasomissiontrail.com/

• Keystone Heritage Park and Botanical Gardens – https://keystoneheritagepark.com/

• St. Patrick Cathedral, El Paso - https://keystoneheritagepark.com/