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

Grand Prairie travel guide

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You're Going to Love Grand Prairie

With a population of 175,396, Grand Prairie 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 Grand Prairie has to offer.

Where to Eat in Grand Prairie

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Finch - Grand Prairie (2955 S. State Highway 161) and Vidorra Rooftop - Grand Prairie (2959 S State Hwy 161) are great picks.

When to visit Grand Prairie

Grand Prairie in February
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Grand Prairie in February
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Grand Prairie 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 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 46.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 5″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Grand Prairie, with an average rainfall of 2″.

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How to Get to Grand Prairie

Plane

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

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Grand Prairie. The train journey from Grand Prairie 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 $26 for a 8h 30m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Grand Prairie is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 11 miles from Grand Prairie. You’ll find branches of Fox and Ace, among others, in Dallas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Grand Prairie, including Bus, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Shreveport, the bus ride to Grand Prairie takes 190 miles and will cost you around $65. From Austin, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 195 miles. Grand Prairie’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Plane

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

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Grand Prairie. The train journey from Grand Prairie 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 $26 for a 8h 30m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Grand Prairie is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 11 miles from Grand Prairie. You’ll find branches of Fox and Ace, among others, in Dallas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Grand Prairie, including Bus, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Shreveport, the bus ride to Grand Prairie takes 190 miles and will cost you around $65. From Austin, the ticket costs about $31 for a journey of 195 miles. Grand Prairie’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city center.

Airports near Grand Prairie

ACTWaco
DFWDallas/Fort Worth
DALDallas Love Field

Airlines serving Grand Prairie

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Air France
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Emirates
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Austrian Airlines
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Air Canada
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Etihad Airways
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Alaska Airlines
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Finnair
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Cathay Pacific
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Singapore Airlines
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Where to stay in Grand Prairie

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dallas - Grand Prairie I-20 and Best Western Plus Arlington North Hotel & Suites.

Where to stay in popular areas of Grand Prairie

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The Ritz-Carlton Dallas Las Colinas
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, 95 reviews)
$530+
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Omni Las Colinas Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1024 reviews)
$196+
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Grand Hyatt DFW
4 stars
Excellent (9, 897 reviews)
$249+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dallas Grand Prairie South
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1004 reviews)
$80+
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Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1173 reviews)
$321+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dallas Grand Prairie North
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1424 reviews)
$83+
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Renting a car in Grand Prairie

Renting a car in Grand Prairie costs $49 per day, on average, or $147 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 6% cheaper than airport locations in Grand Prairie.

Expect to pay $3.56 per gallon in Grand Prairie (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.70 and $56.93. Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Grand Prairie, while also 94% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Grand Prairie costs $49 per day, on average, or $147 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 6% cheaper than airport locations in Grand Prairie.

Expect to pay $3.56 per gallon in Grand Prairie (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.70 and $56.93. Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Grand Prairie, while also 94% cheaper than other types, on average.

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