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 January
Estimated hotel price
$99
1 night at 3-star hotel
Arlington in January
Estimated hotel price
$99
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 57m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Oklahoma City, expect to pay about $38 for a 6h 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 Ace, among others, in Dallas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Arlington, including FlixBus, Tornado Bus and Bus. From Austin, the bus ride to Arlington takes 314 km and will cost you around $27. From Houston, the ticket costs about $70 for a journey of 418 km.

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 $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Oklahoma City, expect to pay about $38 for a 6h 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 Ace, among others, in Dallas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Arlington, including FlixBus, Tornado Bus and Bus. From Austin, the bus ride to Arlington takes 314 km and will cost you around $27. From Houston, the ticket costs about $70 for a journey of 418 km.

Airports near Arlington

ACTWaco
DFWDallas/Fort Worth
DALDallas Love Field

Airlines serving Arlington

KLM
Good (1,457 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,794 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,756 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,229 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,225 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,878 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,118 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,336 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,533 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,524 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (899 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,692 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,734 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,365 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,174 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,919 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,146 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,898 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 $46 to $367 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Arlington are about 124% 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, 501 reviews)
$140+
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Loews Arlington Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 436 reviews)
$261+
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Hilton Garden Inn Grand Prairie at EpicCentral
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 80 reviews)
$138+
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Hilton Arlington
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1128 reviews)
$155+
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Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1193 reviews)
$359+
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Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Grand Prairie
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 163 reviews)
$127+
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Renting a car in Arlington

Renting a car in Arlington costs $38 per day, on average, or $114 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 42% cheaper than airport locations in Arlington.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Arlington, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Arlington costs $38 per day, on average, or $114 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 42% cheaper than airport locations in Arlington.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Arlington, while also 75% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Arlington

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$38/day

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$51/day

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