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How much does a trip to Dallas cost?

Dallas costs swing with the event calendar more than the season — so plan for it. Set your trip below for an honest estimate — a range, not a fake-precise number — across lodging, food, getting around and activities. Adjust the nights, travelers, hotel vs. rental and your style, and the total updates instantly.

Nights
3
Travelers
2
Stay
Style
Estimated total · 3 nights, 2 travelers, mid-range hotel
$1,040$1,920
$345$640 per day · excludes flights
Lodging — 1 room × 3 nights
per room · $150–$260/night
$450$780
Food — 2 travelers × 3 days
$55–$95/person/day
$330$570
DART, streetcar & rideshare
DART passes · $18–$35/person/day
$110$210
Attractions & activities
$25–$60/person/day
$150$360
  • These are ranges from typical prices — estimates, not quotes. Real costs shift with season, dates and choices.
  • Excludes flights / getting there.
  • Hotel lodging assumes ~2 travelers per room.
  • Budget leans on the free + cheap; premium assumes restaurants, guided experiences and comfort.

Want the plan those costs pay for? See Dallas in 3 days and where to stay. For ways to cut costs, read Dallas on a budget.