With a population of 175,396, Grand Prairie is a must-see destination in Texas, United States.
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 11 miles 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 RM 66 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Austin, expect to pay about RM 81 for a 5h 54m trip.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Grand Prairie, including RedCoach, Megabus and Tornado Bus. From Austin, the bus ride to Grand Prairie takes 185 miles and will cost you around RM 213. From Houston, the ticket costs about RM 237 for a journey of 225 miles. Grand Prairie’s bus station is located 0.2 miles 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 RM 4.93 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 RM 59.13 and RM 78.83. 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 Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is, on average, 54% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.