Grand Prairie travel guide
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You're Going to Love Grand Prairie
With a population of 175,396, Grand Prairie is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Grand Prairie deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Grand Prairie
If you’re looking for affordable options, Vidorra - Grand Prairie (2959 S State Hwy 161) and The Finch - Grand Prairie (2955 S. State Highway 161) are great picks.
When to visit Grand Prairie
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Grand Prairie in July, 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 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 46.4 °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 Grand Prairie, with an average rainfall of 2″.
How to Get to Grand Prairie
Plane
When flying to Grand Prairie, you’ll arrive at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW), which is located 11 miles from the city center.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Grand Prairie. The train journey from Grand Prairie to Austin takes 4h 27m and costs around $29 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 Grand Prairie is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 11 miles from Grand Prairie. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Hertz, among others, in Dallas.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Grand Prairie, including RedCoach, Tornado Bus and Megabus. From Austin, the bus ride to Grand Prairie takes 185 miles and will cost you around $45. From Houston, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 225 miles. Grand Prairie’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Grand Prairie
Where to stay in Grand Prairie
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Tru by Hilton Grand Prairie and Howard Johnson by Wyndham Grand Prairie Near Lone Star Park.
Where to stay in popular areas of Grand Prairie
Most booked hotels in Grand Prairie
Renting a car in Grand Prairie
Renting a car in Grand Prairie costs $56 per day, on average, or $113 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 Grand Prairie.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Grand Prairie (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Grand Prairie is Full-size (Ford Transit 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, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.