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Where to stay
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Bedford travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bedford

With a population of 46,979, Bedford is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bedford has to offer.

When to visit Bedford

Bedford in November
Estimated hotel price
$76
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bedford in November
Estimated hotel price
$76
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Bedford

Plane

When flying to Bedford, you’ll arrive at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW), which is located 11 km from the city center.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Bedford. The train journey from Bedford to Austin takes 5h 54m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Oklahoma City, expect to pay about $40 for a 6h 58m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bedford is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 32 km from Bedford. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Ace, among others, in Dallas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bedford, including Bus, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Austin, the bus ride to Bedford takes 338 km and will cost you around $46. From Houston, the ticket costs about $39 for a journey of 378 km.

Plane

When flying to Bedford, you’ll arrive at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW), which is located 11 km from the city center.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Bedford. The train journey from Bedford to Austin takes 5h 54m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Oklahoma City, expect to pay about $40 for a 6h 58m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bedford is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 32 km from Bedford. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Ace, among others, in Dallas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bedford, including Bus, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Austin, the bus ride to Bedford takes 338 km and will cost you around $46. From Houston, the ticket costs about $39 for a journey of 378 km.

Airports near Bedford

ACTWaco
DFWDallas/Fort Worth
DALDallas Love Field

Airlines serving Bedford

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,631 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,580 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,100 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,813 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,052 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,527 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,465 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,894 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,090 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Bedford

Most booked hotels in Bedford

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Grand Hyatt DFW
4 stars
Excellent (9, 942 reviews)
$304+
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Hyatt Place DFW
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1370 reviews)
$162+
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Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 843 reviews)
$152+
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Bedford DFW West
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 208 reviews)
$75+
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Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1184 reviews)
$372+
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Hyatt Place Dallas Grapevine
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1078 reviews)
$115+
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Renting a car in Bedford

Renting a car in Bedford costs $46 per day, on average, or $229 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 19% cheaper than airport locations in Bedford.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Bedford (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 Bedford is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Bedford costs $46 per day, on average, or $229 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 19% cheaper than airport locations in Bedford.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Bedford (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 Bedford is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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