With a population of 175,396, Grand Prairie is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Grand Prairie to see all of its attractions.
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 Austin takes 5h 54m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Antonio, expect to pay about £17 for a 8h 30m trip.
Another option to get to Grand Prairie is to pick up a car hire from Austin, which is about 176 miles from Grand Prairie. You’ll find branches of Budget and Fox, among others, in Austin.
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 £40. From Houston, the ticket costs about £40 for a journey of 225 miles. Grand Prairie’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the city centre.
Expect to pay £0.84 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 £9.99 and £13.32. The most frequently booked car type in Grand Prairie is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.