Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Arlington travel guide

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You're Going to Love Arlington

With a population of 365,438, Arlington 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 Arlington has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Arlington

If you’re looking for affordable options, Soy Cowboy (888 Nolan Ryan Expy ste a) and The Keg Steakhouse + Bar - Arlington (4001 Arlington Highlands Blvd.) are great picks.

When to visit Arlington

Arlington in August
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel
Arlington in August
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Arlington 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 4.7″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Arlington, with an average rainfall of 2″.

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How to Get to Arlington

Plane

When flying to Arlington, you’ll arrive at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW), which is located 12 miles from the city center.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Arlington. The train journey from Arlington to Austin takes 5h 54m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Antonio, expect to pay about $26 for a 8h 30m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Arlington is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 18 miles from Arlington. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Ace, among others, in Dallas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Arlington, including Bus, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Austin, the bus ride to Arlington takes 200 miles and will cost you around $81. From Houston, the ticket costs about $104 for a journey of 240 miles.

Plane

When flying to Arlington, you’ll arrive at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW), which is located 12 miles from the city center.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Arlington. The train journey from Arlington to Austin takes 5h 54m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Antonio, expect to pay about $26 for a 8h 30m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Arlington is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 18 miles from Arlington. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Ace, among others, in Dallas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Arlington, including Bus, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Austin, the bus ride to Arlington takes 200 miles and will cost you around $81. From Houston, the ticket costs about $104 for a journey of 240 miles.

Airports near Arlington

ACTWaco
DFWDallas/Fort Worth
DALDallas Love Field

Airlines serving Arlington

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,576 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,002 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,532 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,047 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,788 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,019 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,026 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,417 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,462 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,305 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,583 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,061 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,066 reviews)
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Where to stay in Arlington

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Dallas Arlington South and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Arlington Near Six Flags. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Arlington, with prices from $49 to $674 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Arlington are about 81% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Arlington by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Arlington

Most booked hotels in Arlington

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Drury Plaza Hotel Dallas Arlington
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, 446 reviews)
$137+
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Loews Arlington Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 417 reviews)
$242+
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Live By Loews, Arlington, Tx
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 855 reviews)
$226+
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Grand Hyatt DFW
4 stars
Excellent (9, 931 reviews)
$309+
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Hyatt Place DFW
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1367 reviews)
$160+
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Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 838 reviews)
$148+
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Renting a car in Arlington

Renting a car in Arlington costs $50 per day, on average, or $151 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 26% cheaper than airport locations in Arlington.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Arlington (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Arlington is Compact (Nissan Sentra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda HR-V or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Arlington costs $50 per day, on average, or $151 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 26% cheaper than airport locations in Arlington.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Arlington (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Arlington is Compact (Nissan Sentra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda HR-V or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Arlington

Standard

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$46/day

Standard

Full-size SUV

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$60/day

Full-size SUV
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