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When to visit
How to get there
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Richardson travel guide

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You're Going to Love Richardson

With a population of 99,223, Richardson 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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Richardson has to offer.

Where to Eat in Richardson

If you’re looking for affordable options, Jasper's - Richardson (1251 State St #950) and Yoshi Shabu Shabu - Richardson (1801 N Greenville Ave Suite # 400 Suite # 400) are great picks. For delicious green meals, La Casita Bakeshop (580 W Arapaho Rd ste 154) and Js international grill llc (100 S Central Expy Richardson) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Richardson.

When to visit Richardson

Richardson in December
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel
Richardson in December
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Richardson in August, 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 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 42.8 °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 Richardson, with an average rainfall of 2.2″.

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How to Get to Richardson

Plane

When flying to Richardson, you’ll arrive at Dallas Love Field (DAL), which is located 16 km from the city center.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Richardson. The train journey from Richardson 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 $21 for a 8h 30m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Richardson is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 20 km from Richardson. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Ace, among others, in Dallas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Richardson, including Bus, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Austin, the bus ride to Richardson takes 306 km and will cost you around $66. From Houston, the ticket costs about $78 for a journey of 338 km. The most popular bus station is Richardson University of Texas at Dallas, located 3 km from downtown Richardson. Richardson Coit @ Frankford is also a commonly used station, and is 7 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Richardson, you’ll arrive at Dallas Love Field (DAL), which is located 16 km from the city center.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Richardson. The train journey from Richardson 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 $21 for a 8h 30m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Richardson is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 20 km from Richardson. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Ace, among others, in Dallas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Richardson, including Bus, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Austin, the bus ride to Richardson takes 306 km and will cost you around $66. From Houston, the ticket costs about $78 for a journey of 338 km. The most popular bus station is Richardson University of Texas at Dallas, located 3 km from downtown Richardson. Richardson Coit @ Frankford is also a commonly used station, and is 7 km from the city center.

Airports near Richardson

ACTWaco
DFWDallas/Fort Worth
DALDallas Love Field

Airlines serving Richardson

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Austrian Airlines
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Emirates
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Air Canada
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ITA Airways
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Where to stay in popular areas of Richardson

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Drury Plaza Hotel Dallas Richardson
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, 1055 reviews)
$112+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Dallas Plano/Frisco
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 147 reviews)
$147+
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Sandman Signature Plano-Frisco Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, 761 reviews)
$149+
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Four Points by Sheraton Plano
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 912 reviews)
$107+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dallas Plano West
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 979 reviews)
$90+
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Hyatt Place Dallas Plano
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 666 reviews)
$118+
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Renting a car in Richardson

Renting a car in Richardson costs $61 per day, on average, or $304 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Richardson.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Richardson (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. Intermediate (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Richardson, while also 26% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Richardson costs $61 per day, on average, or $304 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Richardson.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Richardson (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. Intermediate (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Richardson, while also 26% cheaper than other types, on average.

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$30/day

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