Traveling for the 4th of July? 2 Texas cities were named among the top 10 for celebrations

The Fourth of July is nearly here, and no one celebrates the national day of independence quite like Texans. A recent analysis named two Texas cities among the top 10 for July Fourth celebrations.

Global luggage storage network Bounce.com compared cities to determine which have the best blend of atmosphere and affordability using key measures like average hotel prices, parade schedules, historical weather data and transport times. Texas and California were the only states to claim more than one city on the top 10 list.

Austin

With an occasions score of 6.85, the Texas capital was second only to New York City (7.03). The analysis counted eight "vibrant and diverse" fireworks events, including Willie Nelson's Fourth of July Picnic and Fireworks.

Along with entertainment, Austin was deemed "an excellent option for convenient travel." Among the top 10 cities, it had the fourth-shortest driving time from its airport to downtown. It was also popular in searches for fireworks and parades and tied with four others for having consistently clear skies during the past five Independence Days.

• Approximate driving time from airport to downtown: 17 minutes
• Average 3-star hotel price: $170 per night
• Google articles for "4th of July fireworks": 2,100
• Google articles for "4th of July parade": 2,370
• Searches per 10,000 people: 73
• Average clear sky score (2020-2024): 6
• Occasions score: 6.85

Houston

H-Town didn't quite match Austin's score in most categories; however, it did stand out for offering the cheapest average cost for a night in a three-star hotel. While all other cities in the top 10 had prices well into the triple digits, a night in an average Houston hotel cost just $97.

• Approximate driving time from airport to downtown: 23 minutes
• Average 3-star hotel price: $97 per night
• Google articles for "4th of July fireworks": 854
• Google articles for "4th of July parade": 2,340
• Searches per 10,000 people: 29
• Average clear sky score (2020-2024): 4
• Occasions score: 5.60

LIST: 10 best cities to celebrate the Fourth of July in 2025

1. New York City, New York
2. Austin, Texas
3. Seattle, Washington
4. San Francisco, California
5. Las Vegas, Nevada
6. Boston, Massachusetts
7. Houston, Texas
8. Washington, D.C.
9. San Diego, California
10. Los Angeles, California