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 August
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel
Arlington in August
Estimated hotel price
$112
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 54m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Oklahoma City, expect to pay about $43 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 Bus, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Longview, the bus ride to Arlington takes 180 miles and will cost you around $32. From Austin, the ticket costs about $106 for a journey of 210 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 54m and costs around $22 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Oklahoma City, expect to pay about $43 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 Bus, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Longview, the bus ride to Arlington takes 180 miles and will cost you around $32. From Austin, the ticket costs about $106 for a journey of 210 miles.

Airports near Arlington

ACTWaco
DFWDallas/Fort Worth
DALDallas Love Field

Airlines serving Arlington

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,639 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,019 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,106 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,817 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,096 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,685 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,055 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,509 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (880 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,099 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,618 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,486 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (283 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,896 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,092 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 $49 to $674 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Arlington are about 87% 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, 467 reviews)
$119+
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Loews Arlington Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 426 reviews)
$222+
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Live! by Loews - Arlington, TX
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 863 reviews)
$202+
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Grand Hyatt DFW
4 stars
Excellent (9, 942 reviews)
$303+
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Hyatt Place DFW
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1370 reviews)
$160+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dallas Grand Prairie North
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1446 reviews)
$69+
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Renting a car in Arlington

Renting a car in Arlington costs $37 per day, on average, or $112 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 46% cheaper than airport locations in Arlington.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in Arlington is Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Kia Sportage or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Arlington costs $37 per day, on average, or $112 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 46% cheaper than airport locations in Arlington.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in Arlington is Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Kia Sportage or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Arlington

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4 Adults, 2 Bags

$35/day

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$39/day

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