Introduction
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How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Carrollton travel guide

Carrollton Tourism | Carrollton Guide

You're Going to Love Carrollton

With a population of 119,097, Carrollton 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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Carrollton has to offer.

Where to Eat in Carrollton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Kyodai Handroll and Seafood Bar (2626 N. Josey Lane, Unit 107) and Ari Korean BBQ (2625 Old Denton Rd Ste 800) are great picks.

When to visit Carrollton

Carrollton in December
Estimated hotel price
$89
1 night at 3-star hotel
Carrollton in December
Estimated hotel price
$89
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Carrollton

Plane

When flying to Carrollton, you’ll arrive at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW), which is located 10 miles from the city center.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Carrollton. The train journey from Carrollton to Austin takes 5h 54m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Antonio, expect to pay about $21 for a 8h 30m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Carrollton is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 14 miles from Carrollton. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Ace, among others, in Dallas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carrollton, including Bus, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Austin, the bus ride to Carrollton takes 190 miles and will cost you around $70. From Houston, the ticket costs about $79 for a journey of 210 miles.

Plane

When flying to Carrollton, you’ll arrive at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW), which is located 10 miles from the city center.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Carrollton. The train journey from Carrollton to Austin takes 5h 54m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Antonio, expect to pay about $21 for a 8h 30m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Carrollton is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 14 miles from Carrollton. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Ace, among others, in Dallas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carrollton, including Bus, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Austin, the bus ride to Carrollton takes 190 miles and will cost you around $70. From Houston, the ticket costs about $79 for a journey of 210 miles.

Airports near Carrollton

ACTWaco
DFWDallas/Fort Worth
DALDallas Love Field

Airlines serving Carrollton

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Carrollton

Most booked hotels in Carrollton

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Grand Hyatt DFW
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 839 reviews)
$267+
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Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Carrollton and Carrollton Conference Center
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 348 reviews)
$142+
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Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1136 reviews)
$324+
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Candlewood Suites DFW Airport North – Irving
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 519 reviews)
$102+
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Great Wolf Lodge Grapevine
3 stars
Good (7.2, 413 reviews)
$270+
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Homestay
0 stars
Good (6.5, 9 reviews)
$51+
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Renting a car in Carrollton

Renting a car in Carrollton costs $52 per day, on average, or $258 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 22% cheaper than airport locations in Carrollton.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Carrollton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Carrollton is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Carrollton costs $52 per day, on average, or $258 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 22% cheaper than airport locations in Carrollton.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Carrollton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Carrollton is Premium (Class Premium SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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