Denton travel guide
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You're Going to Love Denton
With a population of 113 383, Denton is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Denton has to offer.
Where to Eat in Denton
If you’re looking for affordable options, Barley & Board (100 W Oak Street) and Queenie's Steakhouse (115 East Hickory) are great picks.
Most popular restaurants in Denton
When to visit Denton
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Denton in July, when the average temperature is 84.2 °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 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 44.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 4.9″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Denton, with an average rainfall of 2″.
How to Get to Denton
Plane
Although Denton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW), which is located 37 km from Denton.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Denton. The train journey from Denton to Austin takes 5h 54m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Antonio, expect to pay about $21 for a 8h 30m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Denton is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 57 km from Denton. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Fox, among others, in Dallas.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Denton, including RedCoach, Bus and Megabus. From Austin, the bus ride to Denton takes 298 km and will cost you around $50. From Houston, the ticket costs about $55 for a journey of 346 km.
Airlines serving Denton
Where to stay in popular areas of Denton
Most booked hotels in Denton
Renting a car in Denton
Renting a car in Denton costs $56 per day, on average, or $168 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Denton.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Denton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Denton is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.