Introduction
Where to eat
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 August
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Grand Prairie in August
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 17 km from the city center.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Grand Prairie. The train journey from Grand Prairie to Longview takes 3h 08m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Austin, expect to pay about $18 for a 5h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Grand Prairie is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 18 km from Grand Prairie. You’ll find branches of Payless and Ace, among others, in Dallas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Grand Prairie, including Bus, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Austin, the bus ride to Grand Prairie takes 314 km and will cost you around $61. From Oklahoma City, the ticket costs about $66 for a journey of 322 km. Grand Prairie’s bus station is located 0.2 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Grand Prairie, you’ll arrive at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW), which is located 17 km from the city center.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Grand Prairie. The train journey from Grand Prairie to Longview takes 3h 08m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Austin, expect to pay about $18 for a 5h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Grand Prairie is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 18 km from Grand Prairie. You’ll find branches of Payless and Ace, among others, in Dallas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Grand Prairie, including Bus, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Austin, the bus ride to Grand Prairie takes 314 km and will cost you around $61. From Oklahoma City, the ticket costs about $66 for a journey of 322 km. Grand Prairie’s bus station is located 0.2 km from the city center.

Airports near Grand Prairie

ACTWaco
DFWDallas/Fort Worth
DALDallas Love Field

Airlines serving Grand Prairie

Lufthansa
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KLM
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British Airways
Good (7,104 reviews)
SWISS
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Delta
Excellent (7,954 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,846 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,287 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,590 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,418 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,692 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
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Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
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Finnair
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TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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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 Studio 6 Grand Prairie Tx.

Where to stay in popular areas of Grand Prairie

Most booked hotels in Grand Prairie

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Grand Hyatt DFW
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 868 reviews)
$293+
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The Ritz-Carlton Dallas Las Colinas
5 stars
Excellent (9, 93 reviews)
$502+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dallas Grand Prairie South
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 979 reviews)
$90+
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Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1152 reviews)
$324+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dallas Grand Prairie North
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1396 reviews)
$95+
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Candlewood Suites DFW Airport North – Irving
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 567 reviews)
$105+
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Renting a car in Grand Prairie

Renting a car in Grand Prairie costs $48 per day, on average, or $143 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 18% cheaper than airport locations in Grand Prairie.

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33. The most frequently booked car type in Grand Prairie is Standard (Chevrolet Trailblazer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Grand Prairie costs $48 per day, on average, or $143 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 18% cheaper than airport locations in Grand Prairie.

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33. The most frequently booked car type in Grand Prairie is Standard (Chevrolet Trailblazer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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