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
$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″.

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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.

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 Turo, among others, in Dallas.

Plane

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

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 Turo, among others, in Dallas.

Airports near Arlington

ACTWaco
DFWDallas/Fort Worth
DALDallas Love Field

Airlines serving Arlington

Lufthansa
Good (8,066 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,528 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,051 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,405 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,409 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,969 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,237 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,606 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,842 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (935 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,590 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,828 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,197 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,410 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (412 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,380 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,280 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,521 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,981 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 $50 to $358 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Arlington are about 118% 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 (9.5, 746 reviews)
$150+
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Live! by Loews - Arlington, TX
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 898 reviews)
$244+
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Loews Arlington Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 447 reviews)
$211+
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Grand Hyatt DFW
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1018 reviews)
$358+
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Hyatt Place DFW
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1423 reviews)
$168+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Arlington North 6 Flags Dr
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1677 reviews)
$126+
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Renting a car in Arlington

Renting a car in Arlington costs $40 per day, on average, or $119 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 69% cheaper than airport locations in Arlington.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Arlington, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Arlington costs $40 per day, on average, or $119 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 69% cheaper than airport locations in Arlington.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Arlington, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Arlington

Standard

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$44/day

Standard

Pickup truck

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$57/day

Pickup truck
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