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

Arlington travel guide

Arlington Tourism | Arlington Guide

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.

Article

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 January
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Arlington in January
Estimated hotel price
$101
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″.

Data provided by weatherbase
Temperatures
Temperatures
Data provided by weatherbase

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 57m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $158 for a 21h 58m 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 Europcar and Turo, among others, in Dallas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Arlington, including Tornado Bus, Bus and FlixBus. From Austin, the bus ride to Arlington takes 195 miles and will cost you around $64. From Houston, the ticket costs about $39 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 57m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $158 for a 21h 58m 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 Europcar and Turo, among others, in Dallas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Arlington, including Tornado Bus, Bus and FlixBus. From Austin, the bus ride to Arlington takes 195 miles and will cost you around $64. From Houston, the ticket costs about $39 for a journey of 240 miles.

Airports near Arlington

ACTWaco
DFWDallas/Fort Worth
DALDallas Love Field

Airlines serving Arlington

KLM
Good (1,477 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,863 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,812 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,318 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,274 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,903 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,148 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,547 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,464 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,722 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,835 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (393 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,173 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,226 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,101 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,906 reviews)
Show more

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 $47 to $336 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Arlington are about 135% 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

See all
Drury Plaza Hotel Dallas Arlington
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, 724 reviews)
$140+
View
Loews Arlington Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 439 reviews)
$265+
View
Hilton Garden Inn Grand Prairie at EpicCentral
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 80 reviews)
$143+
View
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Arlington North 6 Flags Dr
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1653 reviews)
$111+
View
Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1195 reviews)
$355+
View
R Nite Star Inn and Suites -Home of the Cowboys & Rangers
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 909 reviews)
$73+
View

Renting a car in Arlington

Renting a car in Arlington costs $50 per day, on average, or $149 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 21% cheaper than airport locations in Arlington.

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41. The most frequently booked car type in Arlington is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra 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 $149 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 21% cheaper than airport locations in Arlington.

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41. The most frequently booked car type in Arlington is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 74% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Arlington

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$38/day

Economy

Standard

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$45/day

Standard
Find car rentals in Arlington