Plano travel guide
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You're Going to Love Plano
With a population of 259,841, Plano 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 Plano has to offer.
Where to Eat in Plano
If you’re looking for affordable options, Maggiano's - Willow Bend (6001 West Park Blvd.) and Yao Fuzi Cuisine (4757 West Park Boulevard Suite 108) are great picks.
When to visit Plano
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Plano 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 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 44.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 5.4″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Plano, with an average rainfall of 2.3″.
How to Get to Plano
Plane
When flying to Plano, you’ll arrive at Dallas Addison (ADS), which is located 9 miles from the city center.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Plano. The train journey from Plano to Austin takes 4h 27m and costs around $25 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 Plano is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 18 miles from Plano. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Hertz, among others, in Dallas.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Plano, including RedCoach, Tornado Bus and Megabus. From Austin, the bus ride to Plano takes 185 miles and will cost you around $50. From Houston, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 225 miles.
Airlines serving Plano
Where to stay in Plano
Average rates range from around $153 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $407 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Dallas Plano North and SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Plano.
Where to stay in popular areas of Plano
Most booked hotels in Plano
Renting a car in Plano
Renting a car in Plano costs $50 per day, on average, or $199 if you want to rent if for 4 days. Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Plano is the Hertz branch at 3933 N Central Expy, which is 2 miles from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Plano.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Plano (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Plano is Compact (Toyota RAV4 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, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.