Dallas travel guide
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You're Going to Love Dallas
With a population of 1,20 million, Dallas is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Dallas deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Dallas
Where to Eat in Dallas
Downtown is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Dallas. These include popular favorites such as The Zodiac Room at Neiman Marcus - Downtown Dallas (1618 Main Street), Bob's Steak & Chop House - Downtown Dallas on Lamar (555 S. Lamar) and Sloane's Corner (2001 Ross Ave). If you’re looking for affordable options, Maguire's - North Dallas (17552 N Dallas Pky) and Maggiano's - Northpark (205 NorthPark Center) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Dahlia Bar and Bistro (3300 Ross Ave) and Chelsea Corner (4830 McKinney Ave) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Dallas.
When to visit Dallas
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Dallas in July, when the average temperature is 86 °F, and the highest can go up to 95 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 46.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 4.9″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Dallas, with an average rainfall of 1.9″.
How to Get to Dallas
Plane
There are 3 airports serving Dallas. Dallas Love Field (DAL) is the closest to the city center (8 km). Dallas Addison (ADS) is located 21 km from downtown Dallas, while Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW) is 25 km from the center.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Dallas. The train journey from Dallas to Longview takes 3h 08m and costs around $54 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Austin, expect to pay about $22 for a 4h 27m trip. The train station in Dallas is called Dallas Union, and is located 0.8 km from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Dallas is to pick up a car rental from Austin, which is about 292 km from Dallas. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Fox, among others, in Austin.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Dallas Greyhound, located 0.5 km from downtown Dallas. Dallas Riverfront Blvd is also a commonly used station, and is 1.8 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Dallas
Where to stay in Dallas
From 5-star hotels such as the The Ritz-Carlton Dallas to great affordable options like the Sonesta ES Suites Dallas Medical Market Center, Dallas offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $152 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $311 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sova Micro-Room & Social Hotel and Hampton Inn & Suites Dallas Downtown. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Dallas, with prices from $52 to $649 per night. Old East Dallas is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Dallas are about 1% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Downtown - In Dallas’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include HALL Arts Hotel Dallas, Curio Collection by Hilton, Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Downtown/Reunion District and Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Dallas.
Uptown - Hotel ZaZa Dallas, Hotel Crescent Court and Le Méridien Dallas, The Stoneleigh have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Uptown will cost you about $109 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Dallas
Most booked hotels in Dallas
Renting a car in Dallas
Renting a car in Dallas costs $55 per day, on average, or $110 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Dallas is the Easirent branch at Dallas Love Field, which is 8 km from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Dallas.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Dallas (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Dallas is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Smart Fortwo or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.