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

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. We recommend you stay at least 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Grand Prairie has to offer.

When to visit Grand Prairie

Grand Prairie in August
Estimated hotel price
$176
1 night at 3-star hotel
Grand Prairie in August
Estimated hotel price
$176
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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 Longview takes 3h 08m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Austin, expect to pay about $30 for a 5h 54m 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 Avis and Alamo, among others, in Dallas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Grand Prairie, including Tornado Bus, Bus and FlixBus. From Tyler, the bus ride to Grand Prairie takes 177 km and will cost you around $96. From Austin, the ticket costs about $104 for a journey of 314 km. Grand Prairie’s bus station is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

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 Longview takes 3h 08m and costs around $31 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Austin, expect to pay about $30 for a 5h 54m 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 Avis and Alamo, among others, in Dallas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Grand Prairie, including Tornado Bus, Bus and FlixBus. From Tyler, the bus ride to Grand Prairie takes 177 km and will cost you around $96. From Austin, the ticket costs about $104 for a journey of 314 km. Grand Prairie’s bus station is located 0.2 km from the city centre.

Airports near Grand Prairie

ACTWaco
DFWDallas/Fort Worth
DALDallas Love Field

Airlines serving Grand Prairie

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Delta
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Air France
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Emirates
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Air Canada
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Alaska Airlines
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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

Omni Las Colinas Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$291+
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The Ritz-Carlton Dallas Las Colinas
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$838+
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Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Marriott
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$262+
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Super 8 By Wyndham Irving/Dfw Apt/North
2 stars
Okay (5.4, Okay reviews)
$97+
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Hiring a car in Grand Prairie

Expect to pay $1.52 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 $18.23 and $24.30. The most frequently booked car type in Grand Prairie is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Nissan Altima or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.52 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 $18.23 and $24.30. The most frequently booked car type in Grand Prairie is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Nissan Altima or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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