Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Dallas travel guide

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With a population of 1.20 million, Dallas is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Dallas has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Dallas

Downtown is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Dallas. These include popular favourites such as The Zodiac Room at Neiman Marcus - Downtown Dallas (1618 Main Street), Feng Shui Fine Asian Cuisine (2355 Olive St Unit 150) and Musume - Dallas (2330 Flora St). If you’re looking for affordable options, Meso Maya - Downtown Dallas (1611 McKinney Ave) and Maguire's - North Dallas (17552 N Dallas Pky) are great picks. For delicious green meals, El Bolero (1201 Oak Lawn Ave Suite 160) and Dahlia Bar and Bistro (3300 Ross Ave) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Dallas.

When to visit Dallas

Dallas in December
Estimated hotel price
€148
1 night at 3-star hotel
Dallas in December
Estimated hotel price
€148
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Dallas in July, when the average temperature is 30 °C, and the highest can go up to 35 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 125 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Dallas, with an average rainfall of 48 mm.

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How to Get to Dallas

Plane

There are 3 airports serving Dallas. Dallas Love Field (DAL) is the closest to the city centre (5 miles). Dallas Addison (ADS) is located 13 miles from city centre of Dallas, while Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW) is 15 miles from the centre.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Dallas. The train journey from Dallas to Longview takes 3h 08m and costs around €14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Austin, expect to pay about €15 for a 5h 54m trip. The train station in Dallas is called Dallas Union, and is located 0.5 miles from the city centre.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Dallas 501 E Jefferson Blvd, located 3 miles from the city centre of Dallas. Dallas Tornado Bus Station - 8630 E Rl Thornton Fwy is also a commonly used station, and is 7 miles from the city centre.

Plane

There are 3 airports serving Dallas. Dallas Love Field (DAL) is the closest to the city centre (5 miles). Dallas Addison (ADS) is located 13 miles from city centre of Dallas, while Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW) is 15 miles from the centre.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Dallas. The train journey from Dallas to Longview takes 3h 08m and costs around €14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Austin, expect to pay about €15 for a 5h 54m trip. The train station in Dallas is called Dallas Union, and is located 0.5 miles from the city centre.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Dallas 501 E Jefferson Blvd, located 3 miles from the city centre of Dallas. Dallas Tornado Bus Station - 8630 E Rl Thornton Fwy is also a commonly used station, and is 7 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Dallas

ACTWaco
DFWDallas/Fort Worth
DALDallas Love Field

Airlines serving Dallas

Lufthansa
Good (7,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,113 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,655 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,951 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,828 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (811 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,845 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,285 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,419 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,696 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,375 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,915 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,324 reviews)
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Where to stay in Dallas

From 5-star hotels such as the HALL Arts Hotel Dallas, Curio Collection by Hilton to great affordable options like the Sonesta ES Suites Dallas Medical Market Center, Dallas offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around €108 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €257 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Motel 6 Dallas - Northwest and Sova Micro-Room & Social Hotel. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Dallas, with prices from €45 to €484 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Dallas are about 9% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.

Design District - In Dallas’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Virgin Hotels Dallas, Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Medical/Market Center and Dallas Marriott Suites Medical/Market Center.

Downtown - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Dallas, Residence Inn by Marriott Dallas Downtown and Omni Dallas Hotel. The average nightly price for a double room in Downtown is €63.

Design District - In Dallas’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Virgin Hotels Dallas, Courtyard by Marriott Dallas Medical/Market Center and Dallas Marriott Suites Medical/Market Center.
Downtown - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Dallas, Residence Inn by Marriott Dallas Downtown and Omni Dallas Hotel. The average nightly price for a double room in Downtown is €63.
Most popular hotel in Dallas by neighbourhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Dallas

Most booked hotels in Dallas

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Omni Dallas Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€199+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Arlington North 6 Flags Dr
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€99+
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Hyatt Regency Dallas
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€160+
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Fairmont Dallas
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
€141+
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The Westin Dallas Park Central
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
€103+
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Hilton Anatole
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
€238+
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Hiring a car in Dallas

Hiring a car in Dallas costs €59 per day, on average, or €296 if you want to hire it for 5 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Sixt are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Dallas is the Easirent branch at Dallas Love Field, which is 5 miles from the city centre.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Dallas/Fort Worth.

Expect to pay €0.80 per litre in Dallas (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €9.53 and €12.71. The most frequently booked car type in Dallas is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Dallas costs €59 per day, on average, or €296 if you want to hire it for 5 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Sixt are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Dallas is the Easirent branch at Dallas Love Field, which is 5 miles from the city centre.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Dallas/Fort Worth.

Expect to pay €0.80 per litre in Dallas (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €9.53 and €12.71. The most frequently booked car type in Dallas is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Dallas

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

€27/day

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5 Adults, 2 Bags

€27/day

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