Denton travel guide

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You're Going to Love Denton

With a population of 113,383, Denton is a must-see destination in Texas, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Denton has to offer.

Where to Eat in Denton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Barley & Board (100 W Oak Street) and Queenie's Steakhouse (115 East Hickory) are great picks.

When to visit Denton

Denton in December
Estimated hotel price
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel
Denton in December
Estimated hotel price
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Denton in July, when the average temperature is 84.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 95 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 44.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 4.9″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Denton, with an average rainfall of 2″.

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How to Get to Denton

Plane

Although Denton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW), which is located 23 miles from Denton.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Denton. The train journey from Denton to Austin takes 5h 54m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Antonio, expect to pay about $16 for a 8h 30m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Denton is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 35 miles from Denton. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Hertz, among others, in Dallas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Denton, including RedCoach, Tornado Bus and Bus. From Austin, the bus ride to Denton takes 185 miles and will cost you around $50. From Houston, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 225 miles.

Plane

Although Denton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW), which is located 23 miles from Denton.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Denton. The train journey from Denton to Austin takes 5h 54m and costs around $13 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Antonio, expect to pay about $16 for a 8h 30m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Denton is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 35 miles from Denton. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Hertz, among others, in Dallas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Denton, including RedCoach, Tornado Bus and Bus. From Austin, the bus ride to Denton takes 185 miles and will cost you around $50. From Houston, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 225 miles.

Airlines serving Denton

Lufthansa
Good (4,664 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (941 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,534 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,613 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,119 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,859 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,176 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,651 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (716 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Denton

Most booked hotels in Denton

Embassy Suites by Hilton Denton Convention Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 295 reviews)
$170+
Best Western Plus Lake Dallas Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 281 reviews)
$89+
Courtyard by Marriott Denton
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 383 reviews)
$96+
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Denton
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 372 reviews)
$123+
Hampton Inn & Suites Denton
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 560 reviews)
$109+
Comfort Inn & Suites Near Lake Lewisville
2 stars
Good (7.8, 457 reviews)
$78+

Renting a car in Denton

Renting a car in Denton costs $53 per day, on average, or $160 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Denton.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Denton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. Full-size (Ford Explorer or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Denton, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Denton costs $53 per day, on average, or $160 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Denton.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Denton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. Full-size (Ford Explorer or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Denton, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.