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

Mesquite travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mesquite

With a population of 139,824, Mesquite 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 Mesquite has to offer.

Where to Eat in Mesquite

If you’re looking for affordable options, Culichi Town - Mesquite (3811 Pavillion Ct) and BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Mesquite (1106 Town East Mall) are great picks.

When to visit Mesquite

Mesquite in December
Estimated hotel price
$87
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mesquite in December
Estimated hotel price
$87
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mesquite in July, when the average temperature is 84.2 °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 32 °F, with an average temperature of 42.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 5.1″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Mesquite, with an average rainfall of 1.9″.

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How to Get to Mesquite

Plane

Although Mesquite doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dallas Love Field (DAL), which is located 16 miles from Mesquite. Waco is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Gulf Air and other airlines departing from the United States.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Mesquite. The train journey from Mesquite 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 Mesquite is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 12 miles from Mesquite. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Ace, among others, in Dallas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mesquite, including Bus, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Longview, the bus ride to Mesquite takes 180 miles and will cost you around $32. From Austin, the ticket costs about $106 for a journey of 210 miles.

Plane

Although Mesquite doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dallas Love Field (DAL), which is located 16 miles from Mesquite. Waco is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Gulf Air and other airlines departing from the United States.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Mesquite. The train journey from Mesquite 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 Mesquite is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 12 miles from Mesquite. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Ace, among others, in Dallas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mesquite, including Bus, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Longview, the bus ride to Mesquite takes 180 miles and will cost you around $32. From Austin, the ticket costs about $106 for a journey of 210 miles.

Airports near Mesquite

ACTWaco
DFWDallas/Fort Worth
DALDallas Love Field

Airlines serving Mesquite

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 Mesquite

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mesquite By IHG and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Dallas Mesquite.

Where to stay in popular areas of Mesquite

Most booked hotels in Mesquite

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Hampton Inn & Suites Dallas-Mesquite
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 545 reviews)
$90+
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Quality Inn and Suites North Mesquite I-30
2 stars
Good (7.8, 273 reviews)
$42+
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Motel 6 Balch Springs Tx
2 stars
Good (7.7, 431 reviews)
$77+
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Scottish Inns & Suites
2 stars
Good (6, 254 reviews)
$76+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dallas Mesquite
3 stars
Okay (5.3, 1032 reviews)
$68+
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Red Roof Inn Dallas - Mesquite Fair Park NE
2 stars
Okay (5.2, 391 reviews)
$51+
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Renting a car in Mesquite

Renting a car in Mesquite costs $53 per day, on average, or $158 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in Mesquite.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Mesquite (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 Mesquite is Full-size (Jeep Grand Cherokee L or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Mesquite costs $53 per day, on average, or $158 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in Mesquite.

Expect to pay $3.29 per gallon in Mesquite (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 Mesquite is Full-size (Jeep Grand Cherokee L or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Mesquite

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$31/day

Intermediate

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$34/day

Full-size
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