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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Grand Prairie to see all of its attractions.
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 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 3 °C, with an average temperature of 8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 127 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Grand Prairie, with an average rainfall of 51 mm.
How to Get to Grand Prairie
Plane
When flying to Grand Prairie, you’ll arrive at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW), which is located 17 km from the city centre.
Train
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 €16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Antonio, expect to pay about €20 for a 8h 30m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Grand Prairie is to pick up a car hire from Dallas, which is about 18 km from Grand Prairie. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Budget, among others, in Dallas.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Grand Prairie, including RedCoach, Megabus and Bus. From Austin, the bus ride to Grand Prairie takes 298 km and will cost you around €47. From Houston, the ticket costs about €47 for a journey of 362 km. Grand Prairie’s bus station is located 0.2 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Grand Prairie
Where to stay in Grand Prairie
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Dallas - Grand Prairie I-20 and Tru by Hilton Grand Prairie.
Where to stay in popular areas of Grand Prairie
Most booked hotels in Grand Prairie
Hiring a car in Grand Prairie
Expect to pay €0.98 per litre in Grand Prairie (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €11.65 and €15.53.