Introduction
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.

When to visit Grand Prairie

Grand Prairie in January
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Grand Prairie in January
Estimated hotel price
$105
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 57m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Antonio, expect to pay about $23 for a 8h 35m 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 Ace and Turo, among others, in Dallas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Grand Prairie, including Tornado Bus, Bus and FlixBus. From Austin, the bus ride to Grand Prairie takes 195 miles and will cost you around $59. From Houston, the ticket costs about $39 for a journey of 235 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 57m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Antonio, expect to pay about $23 for a 8h 35m 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 Ace and Turo, among others, in Dallas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Grand Prairie, including Tornado Bus, Bus and FlixBus. From Austin, the bus ride to Grand Prairie takes 195 miles and will cost you around $59. From Houston, the ticket costs about $39 for a journey of 235 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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British Airways
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Turkish Airlines
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SWISS
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Iberia
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Air France
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Austrian Airlines
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United Airlines
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Emirates
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Qatar Airways
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Air Canada
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Finnair
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Brussels Airlines
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Cathay Pacific
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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 By IHG and Super 8 by Wyndham Grand Prairie Southwest.

Where to stay in popular areas of Grand Prairie

Most booked hotels in Grand Prairie

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Omni Las Colinas Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1049 reviews)
$214+
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Hyatt Place DFW
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1427 reviews)
$154+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dallas Grand Prairie North
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1488 reviews)
$120+
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Tru by Hilton Grand Prairie Dallas
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 340 reviews)
$92+
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Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1201 reviews)
$332+
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Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Grand Prairie
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 165 reviews)
$130+
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Renting a car in Grand Prairie

Renting a car in Grand Prairie costs $45 per day, on average, or $135 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 31% cheaper than airport locations in Grand Prairie.

Expect to pay $4.77 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 $57.24 and $76.31. Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Grand Prairie, while also 93% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Grand Prairie costs $45 per day, on average, or $135 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 31% cheaper than airport locations in Grand Prairie.

Expect to pay $4.77 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 $57.24 and $76.31. Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Grand Prairie, while also 93% cheaper than other types, on average.

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