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

McKinney travel guide

McKinney Tourism | McKinney Guide

You're Going to Love McKinney

With a population of 131,117, McKinney 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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything McKinney has to offer.

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Where to Eat in McKinney

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bob's Steak & Chop House - McKinney (7220 State Hway 121) and Ciccio Trattoria (7901 Eldorado Pkwy ste 155) are great picks.

When to visit McKinney

McKinney in January
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
McKinney in January
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to McKinney in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 30.2 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 5.7″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in McKinney, with an average rainfall of 1.9″.

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How to Get to McKinney

Plane

Although McKinney doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dallas Love Field (DAL), which is located 44 km from McKinney.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to McKinney. The train journey from McKinney to Austin takes 5h 54m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Oklahoma City, expect to pay about $40 for a 6h 58m trip.

Car

Another option to get to McKinney is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 49 km from McKinney. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Ace, among others, in Dallas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to McKinney, including Bus, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Longview, the bus ride to McKinney takes 290 km and will cost you around $32. From Austin, the ticket costs about $106 for a journey of 338 km.

Plane

Although McKinney doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dallas Love Field (DAL), which is located 44 km from McKinney.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to McKinney. The train journey from McKinney to Austin takes 5h 54m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Oklahoma City, expect to pay about $40 for a 6h 58m trip.

Car

Another option to get to McKinney is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 49 km from McKinney. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Ace, among others, in Dallas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to McKinney, including Bus, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Longview, the bus ride to McKinney takes 290 km and will cost you around $32. From Austin, the ticket costs about $106 for a journey of 338 km.

Airports near McKinney

DFWDallas/Fort Worth
TYRTyler Pounds Field
DALDallas Love Field

Airlines serving McKinney

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,632 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,583 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,814 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,531 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,470 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (282 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,091 reviews)
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Where to stay in McKinney

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mckinney - Frisco East By IHG and Best Western Plus McKinney Inn & Suites. There are also lots of vacation rental options in McKinney, with prices from $23 to $290 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in McKinney are about 201% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in McKinney by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of McKinney

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Sheraton Mckinney Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 699 reviews)
$107+
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Hyatt Place Dallas/Allen
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 554 reviews)
$94+
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Tru by Hilton Allen Dallas
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 313 reviews)
$79+
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Towneplace Suites By Marriott Dallas Mckinney
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 156 reviews)
$95+
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Dallas/Allen
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 353 reviews)
$80+
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Hilton Garden Inn Dallas/Allen
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 343 reviews)
$87+
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Renting a car in McKinney

Renting a car in McKinney costs $50 per day, on average, or $201 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in McKinney.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in McKinney (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in McKinney is Full-size (Jeep Grand Cherokee L or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Luxury rental cars (Lexus RX or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in McKinney costs $50 per day, on average, or $201 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in McKinney.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in McKinney (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.52 and $52.69. The most frequently booked car type in McKinney is Full-size (Jeep Grand Cherokee L or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Luxury rental cars (Lexus RX or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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