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.
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″.
When flying to Grand Prairie, you’ll arrive at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW), which is located 11 miles from the city center.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Grand Prairie. The train journey from Grand Prairie to Austin takes 5h 54m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Antonio, expect to pay about $24 for a 7h 03m trip.
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.
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.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Plus Arlington North Hotel & Suites and Tru by Hilton Grand Prairie.
Renting a car in Grand Prairie costs $56 per day, on average, or $112 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Grand Prairie.
Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Grand Prairie is Luxury (BMW X1 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Class Full-size Car or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.