McKinney travel guide
McKinney Tourism | McKinney Guide
You're Going to Love McKinney
With a population of 131,117, McKinney 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 McKinney has to offer.
Where to Eat in McKinney
If you’re looking for affordable options, Eclair Bistro (216 E. Virginia Street) and Bien Salsa (119 West Virginia St.) are great picks.
When to visit McKinney
Looking for warm weather? Then head to McKinney in July, when the average temperature is 80.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 30.2 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 5.7″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in McKinney, with an average rainfall of 1.9″.
How to Get to McKinney
Plane
Although McKinney doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Dallas Love Field (DAL), which is located 27 miles from McKinney.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to McKinney. The train journey from McKinney 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 McKinney is to pick up a car rental from Dallas, which is about 30 miles from McKinney. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Hertz, among others, in Dallas.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to McKinney, including RedCoach, Tornado Bus and Bus. From Austin, the bus ride to McKinney takes 185 miles and will cost you around $50. From Houston, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 225 miles.
Airlines serving McKinney
Where to stay in McKinney
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mckinney - Frisco East and Comfort Suites Mckinney.
Where to stay in popular areas of McKinney
Most booked hotels in McKinney
Renting a car in McKinney
Renting a car in McKinney costs $59 per day, on average, or $177 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Dallas/Fort Worth.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in McKinney (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. The most frequently booked car type in McKinney is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Honda Accord or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.