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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Garland travel guide

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You're Going to Love Garland

With a population of 226,876, Garland 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 Garland has to offer.

Where to Eat in Garland

If you’re looking for affordable options, Vila Brazil - Garland (4881 Bass Pro Dr) and Houlihan's - Garland (660 Town Center Blvd.) are great picks.

When to visit Garland

Garland in November
Estimated hotel price
$71
1 night at 3-star hotel
Garland in November
Estimated hotel price
$71
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Garland

Plane

When flying to Garland, you’ll arrive at Dallas Love Field (DAL), which is located 13 miles from the city center.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Garland. The train journey from Garland 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 Garland is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 13 miles from Garland. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Ace, among others, in Dallas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Garland, including Bus, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Austin, the bus ride to Garland 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 Garland, you’ll arrive at Dallas Love Field (DAL), which is located 13 miles from the city center.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Garland. The train journey from Garland 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 Garland is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 13 miles from Garland. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Ace, among others, in Dallas.

Bus

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

Airports near Garland

ACTWaco
DFWDallas/Fort Worth
DALDallas Love Field

Airlines serving Garland

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 (9,245 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 Garland

Most booked hotels in Garland

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Drury Plaza Hotel Dallas Richardson
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, 1055 reviews)
$112+
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Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 275 reviews)
$154+
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Sonesta Select Dallas Richardson
3 stars
Excellent (8, 672 reviews)
$74+
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Hilton Richardson Dallas
4 stars
Good (7.9, 1187 reviews)
$119+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Dallas/Richardson
4 stars
Good (7.9, 979 reviews)
$100+
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Holiday Inn Garland
3 stars
Good (7.9, 724 reviews)
$80+
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Renting a car in Garland

Renting a car in Garland costs $58 per day, on average, or $175 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 8% cheaper than airport locations in Garland.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Garland (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 Garland is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa Note or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Garland costs $58 per day, on average, or $175 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 8% cheaper than airport locations in Garland.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Garland (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 Garland is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa Note or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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