Plano travel guide

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You're Going to Love Plano

With a population of 259.841, Plano 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Plano has to offer.

Where to Eat in Plano

If you’re looking for affordable options, Maggiano's - Willow Bend (6001 West Park Blvd.) and Yao Fuzi Cuisine (4757 West Park Boulevard Suite 108) are great picks.

Most popular restaurants in Plano

American
Wonderful (754 reviews)
American
Wonderful (612 reviews)
Wine Bar
Wonderful (482 reviews)
Contemporary American
Wonderful (465 reviews)
French
Wonderful (407 reviews)
Italian
Very good (396 reviews)
American
Wonderful (754 reviews)
American
Wonderful (612 reviews)
Wine Bar
Wonderful (482 reviews)
Contemporary American
Wonderful (465 reviews)
French
Wonderful (407 reviews)
Italian
Very good (396 reviews)

When to visit Plano

Plano in August
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Plano in August
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Plano 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 5.4″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Plano, with an average rainfall of 2.3″.

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How to Get to Plano

Plane

When flying to Plano, you’ll arrive at Dallas Addison (ADS), which is located 14 km from the city center.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Plano. The train journey from Plano 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 Plano is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 28 km from Plano. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Fox, among others, in Dallas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Plano, including RedCoach, Megabus and Bus. From Austin, the bus ride to Plano takes 298 km and will cost you around $50. From Houston, the ticket costs about $55 for a journey of 346 km.

Plane

When flying to Plano, you’ll arrive at Dallas Addison (ADS), which is located 14 km from the city center.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Plano. The train journey from Plano 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 Plano is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 28 km from Plano. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Fox, among others, in Dallas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Plano, including RedCoach, Megabus and Bus. From Austin, the bus ride to Plano takes 298 km and will cost you around $50. From Houston, the ticket costs about $55 for a journey of 346 km.

Airlines serving Plano

Lufthansa
Good (4,612 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,454 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,285 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,929 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,730 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (912 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (830 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,518 reviews)
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Where to stay in Plano

Average rates range from around $155 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $392 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Plano

Most booked hotels in Plano

Drury Plaza Hotel Dallas Richardson
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 1171 reviews)
$122+
Drury Inn & Suites Dallas Frisco
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 789 reviews)
$126+
Hyatt Regency Frisco-Dallas
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 332 reviews)
$180+
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Dallas Plano/Frisco
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 117 reviews)
$146+
Sandman Signature Plano-Frisco Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, 986 reviews)
$135+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dallas Plano West
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1043 reviews)
$86+

Renting a car in Plano

Renting a car in Plano costs $56 per day, on average, or $226 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Plano is the Hertz branch at 3933 N Central Expy, which is 3 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 15% cheaper than airport locations in Plano.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Plano (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 Plano is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Plano costs $56 per day, on average, or $226 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Plano is the Hertz branch at 3933 N Central Expy, which is 3 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 15% cheaper than airport locations in Plano.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Plano (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 Plano is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.