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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Grand Prairie to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Grand Prairie

Grand Prairie in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 134
1 night at 3-star hotel
Grand Prairie in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 134
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 Austin takes 5h 57m and costs around S$ 26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Little Rock, expect to pay about S$ 60 for a 8h 36m 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 Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Dallas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Grand Prairie, including Bus, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Austin, the bus ride to Grand Prairie takes 322 km and will cost you around S$ 40. From Houston, the ticket costs about S$ 112 for a journey of 378 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 Austin takes 5h 57m and costs around S$ 26 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Little Rock, expect to pay about S$ 60 for a 8h 36m 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 Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Dallas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Grand Prairie, including Bus, Tornado Bus and FlixBus. From Austin, the bus ride to Grand Prairie takes 322 km and will cost you around S$ 40. From Houston, the ticket costs about S$ 112 for a journey of 378 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

KLM
Good (1,492 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,898 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,859 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,302 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,391 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,169 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,548 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,747 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,903 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,379 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (398 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,190 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,260 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,923 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,189 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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Omni Las Colinas Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
S$ 256+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dallas Grand Prairie North
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 130+
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Wyndham DFW Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
S$ 132+
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Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 423+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites By Wyndham Dallas Dfw Airport North
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
S$ 115+
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Hyatt Place Dallas/North Arlington/Grand Prairie
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
S$ 135+
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Hiring a car in Grand Prairie

Expect to pay S$ 1.47 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 S$ 17.57 and S$ 23.42. Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Grand Prairie, while also 93% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 1.47 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 S$ 17.57 and S$ 23.42. Full-size (Ford F-150 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Grand Prairie, while also 93% cheaper than other types, on average.