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.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Arlington. The train journey from Arlington to Austin takes 5h 57m and costs around $22 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 Easirent and Europcar, among others, in Dallas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Arlington, including Tornado Bus, FlixBus and Bus. From Austin, the bus ride to Arlington takes 195 miles and will cost you around $65. From Oklahoma City, the ticket costs about $67 for a journey of 235 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 $22 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 Easirent and Europcar, among others, in Dallas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Arlington, including Tornado Bus, FlixBus and Bus. From Austin, the bus ride to Arlington takes 195 miles and will cost you around $65. From Oklahoma City, the ticket costs about $67 for a journey of 235 miles.

Airports near Arlington

ACTWaco
DFWDallas/Fort Worth
DALDallas Love Field

Airlines serving Arlington

KLM
Good (1,465 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,823 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,775 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,245 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,241 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,889 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,132 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,388 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,542 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,746 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (900 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,540 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,703 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,776 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,370 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,190 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (388 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,982 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,156 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,897 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 $372 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Arlington are about 123% 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, 502 reviews)
$140+
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Loews Arlington Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 438 reviews)
$274+
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Grand Hyatt DFW
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 959 reviews)
$344+
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Aloft Dallas Arlington
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 305 reviews)
$123+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dallas Grand Prairie North
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1465 reviews)
$92+
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Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1194 reviews)
$330+
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Renting a car in Arlington

Renting a car in Arlington costs $44 per day, on average, or $133 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 27% 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 (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Arlington costs $44 per day, on average, or $133 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 27% 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 (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Arlington

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$35/day

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Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$45/day

Intermediate
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