Denton travel guide
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You're Going to Love Denton
With a population of 113,383, Denton 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 Denton has to offer.
Where to Eat in Denton
If you’re looking for affordable options, Barley & Board (100 W Oak Street) and Queenie's Steakhouse (115 East Hickory) are great picks.
When to visit Denton
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Denton in July, when the average temperature is 84.2 °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 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 44.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 4.9″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Denton, with an average rainfall of 2″.
How to Get to Denton
Plane
Although Denton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW), which is located 23 miles from Denton.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Denton. The train journey from Denton to Longview takes 3h 08m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Austin, expect to pay about $13 for a 5h 54m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Denton is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 35 miles from Denton. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Hertz, among others, in Dallas.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Denton, including RedCoach, Megabus and Tornado Bus. From Austin, the bus ride to Denton takes 185 miles and will cost you around $55. From Houston, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 225 miles.
Airlines serving Denton
Where to stay in popular areas of Denton
Most booked hotels in Denton
Renting a car in Denton
Renting a car in Denton costs $53 per day, on average, or $160 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 7% cheaper than airport locations in Denton.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Denton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. Full-size (Ford Explorer or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Denton, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.