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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
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Allen travel guide

Allen Tourism | Allen Guide

You're Going to Love Allen

With a population of 84.246, Allen 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 Allen has to offer.

Where to Eat in Allen

If you’re looking for affordable options, Hedary's Mediterranean Restaurant (103 W Belmont Dr) and BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Allen (190 E Stacy Rd Ste 3300) are great picks.

When to visit Allen

Allen in January
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel
Allen in January
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Allen

Plane

When flying to Allen, you’ll arrive at Dallas Addison (ADS), which is located 22 km from the city center.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Allen. The train journey from Allen to Austin takes 5h 54m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Oklahoma City, expect to pay about $40 for a 6h 58m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Allen is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 38 km from Allen. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Ace, among others, in Dallas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Allen, including Bus, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Austin, the bus ride to Allen takes 338 km and will cost you around $46. From Houston, the ticket costs about $39 for a journey of 378 km.

Plane

When flying to Allen, you’ll arrive at Dallas Addison (ADS), which is located 22 km from the city center.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Allen. The train journey from Allen to Austin takes 5h 54m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Oklahoma City, expect to pay about $40 for a 6h 58m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Allen is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 38 km from Allen. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Ace, among others, in Dallas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Allen, including Bus, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Austin, the bus ride to Allen takes 338 km and will cost you around $46. From Houston, the ticket costs about $39 for a journey of 378 km.

Airports near Allen

DFWDallas/Fort Worth
TYRTyler Pounds Field
DALDallas Love Field

Airlines serving Allen

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,631 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,580 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,100 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,813 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,052 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,527 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,465 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,894 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,090 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Allen

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Four Points by Sheraton Plano
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 925 reviews)
$99+
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Hyatt Place Dallas/Allen
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 554 reviews)
$94+
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Tru by Hilton Allen Dallas
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 313 reviews)
$79+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dallas Plano West
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1042 reviews)
$70+
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Dallas/Allen
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 353 reviews)
$80+
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Hilton Garden Inn Dallas/Allen
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 343 reviews)
$87+
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Renting a car in Allen

Renting a car in Allen costs $48 per day, on average, or $192 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Allen.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Allen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in Allen is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Allen costs $48 per day, on average, or $192 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Allen.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Allen (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in Allen is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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