4 Reasons to Rent a House on College Football Game Day

admin • September 8, 2017
Updated September 3, 2019

1. Create a Fan Oasis

University of Texas mascot Bevo on the sidelines with Silver Spurs
Bevo and handlers, the Texas Silver Spurs, enjoy the sidelines on Texas Longhorn college game day. Photo Credit: Leah Nyfeler

Games are better when shared with friends. For traveling fans, away trips can feel lonely. So bring buddies! Vacation home rentals sleep more people than standard, cookie-cutter hotel rooms. Plus, they have that wonderful “at home” feel for stretching out.

Top Trip Rentals suggests: Our 410 E. 6th Street location, also known as the Graeber House, has a 65-inch TV and sleeps as many as 12 people. This unique venue is nestled right in the middle of Austin’s famous nightlife and live music scene. And there’s even an indoor pool, so you can refresh after a day spent outdoors at Darryl K Royal Memorial Stadium.

 

2. Pre- and Post-Game It

Jumbotron showing sunset at University of Texas football game
There’s the sunset, and then there’s a UT football game sunset. Photo Credit: Leah Nyfeler

Fans do football right. We pre-game it with tailgate parties. We show up for the game. Afterward, there’s always another game to watch or post-party to attend. The right vacation rental home can create a truly memorable game day experience. To make the most of college game day in Austin, you’ll want to be near the LBJ School and Texas State Capitol complex for official tailgate fun.

Littlefield Lofts view from balcony overlooking Austin's 6th StreetTop Trip Rentals suggests:

 

3. Get to the Field

The world's largest Texas flag at the UT Longhorn football game
At Longhorn games, Alpha Phi Omega (Texas APO) manages the world’s largest Texas flag, 100×150 feet. Photo Credit: Leah Nyfeler

Why ruin a great Saturday by messing with traffic? Make every game-day minute count by removing unnecessary travel time from the weekend agenda. Or, at the very least, make that car time more fun. Choosing a vacation rental home after some savvy thought about game day routes skips the hassle and leads to happier football fans.

outdoor seating on deck at Top Trip Rentals' University Hills vacation rental homeTop Trip Rentals suggests:

 

4. Live a Football Weekend

University of Texas seal with orange roses in wall on campus
Staying like a local means you get to see the real Austin. Photo Credit: Leah Nyfeler

You don’t have to actually go to the game to have a spectacular football Saturday. Why not do your home viewing up right with a weekend getaway? Booking a vacation rental home with fabulous amenities can make fans, friends, and family happy on college game day.

Top Trip Rentals suggests:
 
 
University of Texas tower against a bright blue sky

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