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. Arlington deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Arlington
If you’re looking for affordable options, Piccolo Mondo (829 E. Lamar) and Uncle Julio's - Arlington (150 E Interstate 20) are great picks.
When to visit Arlington
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″.
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 $21 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 Ace and Fox, among others, in Dallas.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Arlington, including Bus, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Wichita Falls, the bus ride to Arlington takes 175 miles and will cost you around $69. From Austin, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 185 miles.
Airlines serving Arlington
Where to stay in Arlington
Average rates range from around $166 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $280 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Dallas-Arlington North-Entertainment District and Comfort Suites Arlington - Entertainment District. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Arlington, with prices from $49 to $690 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Arlington are about 40% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Arlington
Most booked hotels in Arlington
Renting a car in Arlington
Renting a car in Arlington costs $49 per day, on average, or $98 if you want to rent if for 2 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 Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
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