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. We recommend you stay at least 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Grand Prairie has to offer.
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.
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.
When flying to Grand Prairie, you’ll arrive at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW), which is located 17 km from the city centre.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Grand Prairie. The train journey from Grand Prairie to Longview takes 3h 08m and costs around $28 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Austin, expect to pay about $33 for a 5h 54m trip.
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 Dollar and Avis, among others, in Dallas.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Grand Prairie, including RedCoach, Tornado Bus and Bus. From Austin, the bus ride to Grand Prairie takes 306 km and will cost you around $60. From Houston, the ticket costs about $88 for a journey of 362 km. Grand Prairie’s bus station is located 0.2 km from the city centre.
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.
Expect to pay $1.54 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 $18.42 and $24.56. 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 car hire (Nissan Versa or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.