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

The Colony travel guide

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You're Going to Love The Colony

With a population of 36,328, The Colony is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. The Colony deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in The Colony

If you’re looking for affordable options, Davio's - The Colony (5762 Grandscape Blvd) and Quartino-Grandscape (5754 Grandscape Blvd suite 200) are great picks.

When to visit The Colony

The Colony in September
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel
The Colony in September
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to The Colony

Plane

When flying to The Colony, you’ll arrive at Dallas Addison (ADS), which is located 8 miles from the city center.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to The Colony. The train journey from The Colony 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 The Colony is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 21 miles from The Colony. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Ace, among others, in Dallas.

Bus

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

Plane

When flying to The Colony, you’ll arrive at Dallas Addison (ADS), which is located 8 miles from the city center.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to The Colony. The train journey from The Colony 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 The Colony is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 21 miles from The Colony. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Ace, among others, in Dallas.

Bus

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

Airports near The Colony

ADSDallas Addison
DFWDallas/Fort Worth
DALDallas Love Field

Airlines serving The Colony

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 popular areas of The Colony

Most booked hotels in The Colony

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Drury Inn & Suites Dallas Frisco
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 1025 reviews)
$124+
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Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Plano/The Colony
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 238 reviews)
$119+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Dallas-The Colony
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 208 reviews)
$127+
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Tru by Hilton The Colony Dallas
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 306 reviews)
$94+
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The Westin Dallas Stonebriar Golf Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 194 reviews)
$238+
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Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (9, 28 reviews)
$319+
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Renting a car in The Colony

Renting a car in The Colony costs $59 per day, on average, or $119 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in The Colony.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in The Colony (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. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in The Colony, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in The Colony costs $59 per day, on average, or $119 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in The Colony.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in The Colony (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. Compact (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in The Colony, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.

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