Guides › Texas › Victoria, Texas
City guide

Victoria, Texas

Victoria is a city in and the county seat of Victoria County, Texas, United States. The population was 65,534 as of the 2020 census.

Type CityPopulation 65,534Metro Area Population 111,163

Why go

  • City and county seat in Texas, United States.
  • Served by Victoria Regional Airport (VCT).

History

Victoria is a city in and the county seat of Victoria County, Texas, United States. The population was 65,534 as of the 2020 census. The three counties of the Victoria Metropolitan Statistical Area had a population of 111,163 as of the 2000 census. Its elevation is 95 ft (29 m).

Airports

Victoria Regional Airport (VCT) 5.2 mi to the centre
609 Foster Field Dr, Victoria, TX 77904 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (Pacific Wings) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Houston (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
  • Pacific Wings LW (PA2) · 1 route: Houston*

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Palacios Municipal Airport (PSX) 45 mi to the centre
Palacios, TX, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Calhoun County Airport 22 mi to the centre
Port Lavaca, TX, US
Outdoor
Morgenroth Airport 7.7 mi to the centre
Victoria, TX, US
Outdoor
Cole Ranch Airport 13 mi to the centre
Victoria, TX, US
Outdoor

Where things are

Full geo-intelligence in Better Mapping →
Local search powered by Geoverts and geo-intelligence by Better Mapping base map © OSM

Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Victoria Regional Airport (VCT); 61 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: VCT has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Houston).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Victoria, Texas. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach