StayAreasIs DFW Airport a good place to stay in Dallas?
Yes, if you have an early flight or a connection. Terminal hotels and cheap shuttle hotels are on hand, but downtown is 50 minutes away.
Stay here if
- Early flights and connections
- Business travellers
- Visitors to both Dallas and Fort Worth
Look elsewhere if
- You want to explore Dallas
- You want restaurants on foot
- You're staying more than a night
Stations and airports
50 min to Main Street. The Skylink train links all terminals, the DART Orange Line runs from Terminal A to downtown Dallas in about 50 minutes, and TEXRail runs from Terminal B to downtown Fort Worth.
- From Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)free hotel shuttles, or walk to the terminal hotels10 min
Hotels in DFW Airport
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Staying in DFW Airport
The DFW Airport area is a sensible base for an early flight, a connection, or a trip that splits time between Dallas and Fort Worth. The Grand Hyatt is inside Terminal D, the Hyatt Regency is by Terminal C, and dozens of cheaper hotels in Irving and Euless run free shuttles.
The airport is one of the largest in the world by area, so the hotels are spread out along freeways and business parks. Historic Grapevine, with its main street and wineries, is just north and makes a pleasant evening out.
The downside is that downtown Dallas is about 50 minutes away by train, and there's nothing to walk to from most hotels. You'll want a car or rideshare for meals outside the hotels.
What makes the area worth it is the convenience and the value. You can walk from the Grand Hyatt to your gate, or pay a fraction of Uptown prices at a hotel with a free shuttle. For one night before a flight, it's the easy choice.
DFW Airport questions
Is DFW Airport a good area to stay in Dallas?
Yes, if you have an early flight or a connection. Terminal hotels and cheap shuttle hotels are on hand, but downtown is 50 minutes away. It suits early flights and connections, business travellers and visitors to both Dallas and Fort Worth.
How much does a hotel in DFW Airport cost?
A typical double is around $130 a night at a budget hotel, $345 mid-range and $680 for luxury, outside peak events.
How do I get from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to DFW Airport?
About 10 minutes door to door: free hotel shuttles, or walk to the terminal hotels.