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How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Rowlett travel guide

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You're Going to Love Rowlett

With a population of 56,199, Rowlett is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Rowlett has to offer.

When to visit Rowlett

Rowlett in December
Estimated hotel price
$79
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rowlett in December
Estimated hotel price
$79
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Rowlett

Plane

Although Rowlett doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dallas Love Field (DAL), which is located 17 miles from Rowlett. 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 Rowlett. The train journey from Rowlett 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 Rowlett is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 16 miles from Rowlett. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Ace, among others, in Dallas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rowlett, including Bus, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Austin, the bus ride to Rowlett takes 190 miles and will cost you around $70. From Houston, the ticket costs about $79 for a journey of 210 miles.

Plane

Although Rowlett doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dallas Love Field (DAL), which is located 17 miles from Rowlett. 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 Rowlett. The train journey from Rowlett 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 Rowlett is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 16 miles from Rowlett. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Ace, among others, in Dallas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rowlett, including Bus, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Austin, the bus ride to Rowlett takes 190 miles and will cost you around $70. From Houston, the ticket costs about $79 for a journey of 210 miles.

Airports near Rowlett

ACTWaco
DFWDallas/Fort Worth
DALDallas Love Field

Airlines serving Rowlett

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in Rowlett

Average rates range from around $221 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $535 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Rowlett

Most booked hotels in Rowlett

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Hilton Dallas/Rockwall Lakefront
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 544 reviews)
$191+
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Holiday Inn Garland
3 stars
Good (7.9, 724 reviews)
$80+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dallas - Wylie
2 stars
Good (7.6, 499 reviews)
$70+
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Comfort Suites Lake Ray Hubbard
3 stars
Good (6.9, 370 reviews)
$87+
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Americas Best Value Inn Garland Dallas
2 stars
Okay (5.3, 408 reviews)
$51+
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Motel 6 Garland, Tx - Northeast Dallas
2 stars
Okay (5.2, 871 reviews)
$54+
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Renting a car in Rowlett

Renting a car in Rowlett costs $46 per day, on average, or $185 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 36% cheaper than airport locations in Rowlett.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Rowlett (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. The most frequently booked car type in Rowlett is Compact (Nissan Sentra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Rowlett costs $46 per day, on average, or $185 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 36% cheaper than airport locations in Rowlett.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Rowlett (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. The most frequently booked car type in Rowlett is Compact (Nissan Sentra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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