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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Piccolo Mondo (829 E. Lamar) and Uncle Julio's - Arlington (150 E Interstate 20) are great picks.
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″.
When flying to Arlington, you’ll arrive at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW), which is located 12 miles from the city center.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Arlington. The train journey from Arlington to Longview takes 3h 08m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Austin, expect to pay about $17 for a 5h 54m trip.
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 Fox, among others, in Dallas.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Arlington, including RedCoach, Tornado Bus and Megabus. From Austin, the bus ride to Arlington takes 185 miles and will cost you around $45. From Houston, the ticket costs about $61 for a journey of 210 miles.
Average rates range from around $172 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $214 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Dallas Arlington N Entertainment Dist. and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Dallas Arlington South.
Renting a car in Arlington costs $54 per day, on average, or $108 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 16% cheaper than airport locations in Arlington.
Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. 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 Mini rental cars (Smart Fortwo or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.