Dallas travel guide
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You're Going to Love Dallas
With a population of 1.20 million, Dallas is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Dallas has to offer.
Where to Eat in Dallas
Downtown is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Dallas. These include popular favourites such as The Zodiac Room at Neiman Marcus - Downtown Dallas (1618 Main Street), Bob's Steak & Chop House - Downtown Dallas on Lamar (555 S. Lamar) and Sloane's Corner (2001 Ross Ave). If you’re looking for affordable options, Maguire's - North Dallas (17552 N Dallas Pky) and Maggiano's - Northpark (205 NorthPark Center) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Dahlia Bar and Bistro (3300 Ross Ave) and Chelsea Corner (4830 McKinney Ave) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Dallas.
When to visit Dallas
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Dallas 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 2 °C, with an average temperature of 8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 125 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Dallas, with an average rainfall of 48 mm.
How to Get to Dallas
Plane
There are 3 airports serving Dallas. Dallas Love Field (DAL) is the closest to the city centre (8 km). Dallas Addison (ADS) is located 21 km from city centre of Dallas, while Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW) is 25 km from the centre.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Dallas. The train journey from Dallas to Longview takes 3h 08m and costs around ₹ 1,584 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Austin, expect to pay about ₹ 1,417 for a 5h 54m trip. The train station in Dallas is called Dallas Union, and is located 0.8 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Dallas is to pick up a car hire from Austin, which is about 292 km from Dallas. You’ll find branches of Fox and Hertz, among others, in Austin.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Dallas Greyhound, located 0.5 km from the city centre of Dallas. Dallas Riverfront Blvd is also a commonly used station, and is 1.8 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Dallas
Where to stay in Dallas
From 5-star hotels such as the HALL Arts Hotel Dallas, Curio Collection by Hilton to great affordable options like the Sonesta ES Suites Dallas Medical Market Center, Dallas offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around ₹ 12,491 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 27,561 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Motel 6 Dallas - Northwest and Sova Micro-Room & Social Hotel. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Dallas, with prices from ₹ 4,367 to ₹ 54,060 per night. Old East Dallas is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Dallas are about 1% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Uptown - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as The Ritz-Carlton Dallas, Hotel ZaZa Dallas and Hotel Crescent Court. The average nightly price for a double room in Uptown is ₹ 9,156.
West Dallas - Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Dallas West/I-30, La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Dallas Love Field and Comfort Suites West Dallas - Cockrell Hill have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in West Dallas will cost you about ₹ 7,118 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Dallas
Most booked hotels in Dallas
Hiring a car in Dallas
Hiring a car in Dallas costs ₹ 6,771 per day, on average, or ₹ 40,628 if you want to hire it for 6 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Dallas is the Easirent branch at Dallas Love Field, which is 8 km from the city centre.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in Dallas.
Expect to pay ₹ 87 per litre in Dallas (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,041 and ₹ 1,387. The most frequently booked car type in Dallas is Premium (Mercedes-Benz V-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Honda Civic or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
Best car hire deals in Dallas
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
₹ 2,593/day
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
₹ 2,612/day