Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. Grand Prairie deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Grand Prairie

Grand Prairie in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 154
1 night at 3-star hotel
Grand Prairie in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 154
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 11 miles 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 C$ 25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Oklahoma City, expect to pay about C$ 57 for a 6h 53m trip.

Car

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 Ace, among others, in Dallas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Grand Prairie, including Bus, Tornado Bus and Greyhound. From Tyler, the bus ride to Grand Prairie takes 100 miles and will cost you around C$ 74. From Austin, the ticket costs about C$ 109 for a journey of 210 miles. Grand Prairie’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the downtown.

Plane

When flying to Grand Prairie, you’ll arrive at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW), which is located 11 miles 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 C$ 25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Oklahoma City, expect to pay about C$ 57 for a 6h 53m trip.

Car

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 Ace, among others, in Dallas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Grand Prairie, including Bus, Tornado Bus and Greyhound. From Tyler, the bus ride to Grand Prairie takes 100 miles and will cost you around C$ 74. From Austin, the ticket costs about C$ 109 for a journey of 210 miles. Grand Prairie’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the downtown.

Airports near Grand Prairie

ACTWaco
DFWDallas/Fort Worth
DALDallas Love Field

Airlines serving Grand Prairie

KLM
Good (1,423 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,594 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,541 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,065 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,797 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,035 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,056 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,423 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,499 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,483 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,312 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,589 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,072 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,374 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,075 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (281 reviews)
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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 By IHG and Best Western Plus Arlington North Hotel & Suites.

Where to stay in popular areas of Grand Prairie

Most booked hotels in Grand Prairie

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The Ritz-Carlton Dallas Las Colinas
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 634+
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Omni Las Colinas Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 256+
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Grand Hyatt DFW
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 437+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dallas Grand Prairie South
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 96+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dallas Grand Prairie North
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 106+
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Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 509+
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Renting a car in Grand Prairie

Expect to pay C$ 1.27 per litre 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 C$ 15.13 and C$ 20.18. Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Grand Prairie, while also 94% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.27 per litre 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 C$ 15.13 and C$ 20.18. Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Grand Prairie, while also 94% cheaper than other types, on average.

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