Garland provides many entertainment options for leisure and business travelers, from the extensive Firewheel Town Center with its more than 125 shops along with its restaurants and cafes, a children's playground, entertainment venues, and an 18-screen movie theater, to cultural venues, including the Art Deco Plaza Theater and the Granville Arts Center.
When to Visit Garland, TX
When you're traveling to Texas during the summer months, be ready for hot days with temperatures around 95 degrees and a high humidity level. During the winter, things cool down with temperatures that hover around 31 degrees in January.
When you're trying to find the best time to visit Garland, consider visiting in September, October, or November. By this time, the summer tourist traffic has died down, and the temperatures aren't excessive. March and April are also pleasant temperature-wise, but hotel rates can go up with the many scheduled events. The most active season, regardless of the temperature, is the summer. Visitors can expect soaring temperatures, as well as a rise in hotel prices. If you're interested in discounts and deals, December and February offer both along with cooler weather.
Below is a chart of the current pricing seasonality of hotels and motels in Garland, TX:
Garland by Star Rating
Below are 3 charts demonstrating mean rate trends by star rating class in Garland, TX. You can use these line graphs to calculate the most cost effective time period to book a room in Garland for upcoming travels.
Luxury Hotel Options in Garland, TX
4 Star Average Prices: $158.98
Guests stay connected to local businesses when they stay at the conveniently located Hyatt Place Dallas – Garland – Richardson. Well-appointed guest rooms take care of comfort with a Hyatt Grand Bed®, a spacious work area, HDTV, complimentary Wi-Fi, and remote printing. For your convenience, the Odds & Ends area is stocked with necessities that can be purchased, borrowed, or used at no charge. Satisfy your cravings at the Coffee to Cocktails Bar, enjoy a bite to eat at the 24/7 Gallery Menu, and start the day with a delicious complimentary breakfast at the Kitchen Skillet. Free shuttle service is available within a five-mile radius.
The La Quinta Inn & Suites Garland Harbor Point takes the best of care of business and leisure travelers. For business travelers, the hotel is near corporate businesses and a convention center, and it is less than an hour from Dallas Love Field and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. For leisure visitors and families, La Quinta is near many attractions, shopping, restaurants, landmarks, and golf courses. Each guest room features the comforts of home with a flat-screen TV, HBO, a coffeemaker, and free Wi-Fi. Start each morning with a free Bright Side Breakfast then head to the fitness center or spend time relaxing in the pool or spa.
Affordable Hotel Options in Garland, TX
3 Star Average Prices: $96.51
Days Inn Dallas Garland West makes a stay in the Lone Star State well worth the visit. With only a 15-minute drive to downtown, guests have the benefit of convenient access to dining and shopping venues, as well as area attractions. Comfortable king and double queen rooms feature a microwave, refrigerator, and free Wi-Fi, and amenities such as the complimentary Daybreak breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and a refreshing outdoor pool keep you on your toes and ready to go. The hotel also has a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning services, and a front desk staff ready to assist you 24 hours a day.
Americas Best Value Inn – Garland/Dallas is conveniently located just minutes from Dallas and other area cities, including Mesquite and Sunnyvale. The location gives easy access to nearby businesses, dining, a municipal golf course, and local cultural venues. Each guest room is designed for comfort and convenience with rooms featuring a mini-fridge, microwave, HBO, and satellite TV. Hotel conveniences include a laundromat, Wi-Fi for a nominal fee, a 24-hour front desk, and a professional and friendly staff available to assist you with any questions and concerns. Business travelers will enjoy the benefit of high-speed internet, copy and fax services, and a delicious continental breakfast.
A recent review by a guest who stayed at the hotel in April 2016 had positive things to say about their stay. "I have been in this room for three weeks and I must say that it has been a pleasant experience. The room is large and fairly up to date. The grounds are kept clean and the lawns are well taken care of."
2 Star Average Prices: $74.80
Best Discounts in Garland, TX
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Garland has just what business travelers or groups planning an event need for complete satisfaction from the moment of arrival. With a group friendly rating of 8.1/10 and an average group savings of 11 percent, guests at Holiday Inn Express enjoy excellent customer service and affordability. Free Wi-Fi, kitchenette, cable TV, and free breakfast are available. For business travelers, the hotel offers executive suites, copying and fax services, and secretarial services. Guests can relax at the outdoor pool, use the guest laundry, or have laundry and dry cleaning picked up and returned the same day.
Quality Inn & Suites Garland – East Dallas offers affordability and excellent service to groups and business travelers with an average savings discount of 10.8 percent and a group friendly rating of 10/10. The pet-friendly hotel is located near Lake Ray Hubbard and local points of interest. Guests enjoy the convenience of a complimentary hot breakfast each morning, free newspaper, guest laundry facilities, an outdoor pool and spa, a business center, and free Wi-Fi. In-room comfort is guaranteed with premium bedding and microwave, refrigerator, and flat-screen TV. Select rooms feature sleeper sofas, whirlpools, and work desks. Late check out is available.
Best Value Options in Garland, TX
At Holiday Inn Garland, it's all about great service, convenience, and easy access to area businesses and attractions. The hotel atmosphere is big on Southern hospitality and offers guests stylish rooms featuring a flat-screen cable TV, a stereo, over-sized desk with lamp, mini refrigerator, coffeemaker, and microwave. Guest rooms are non-smoking and equipped with free internet service. The hotel offers a business center with a computer, printer, fax, and copying services. For your convenience, laundry and dry cleaning services are available. Relax at the indoor pool, enjoy a refreshing cocktail, and please your palate with the creative menu at Wild Fire Bar & Grill.
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Garland/Dallas can make your stay in the city all it should be with well-appointed guest rooms and friendly staff dedicated to providing a quality experience. Choose from a queen guest room or a suite with a hot tub for ultimate in-room relaxation. Enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast and amenities such as free Wi-Fi, a microwave, refrigerator, safe, and wet bar. The business center takes care of faxing and copying, and guest laundry services will keep you looking your best. The hotel is less than 40 minutes from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Love Field Airport.
Things to Do in Garland, TX
With Dallas about 30 minutes away, you'll have access to many points of interest, indoor entertainment, outdoor events, and cultural venues.
Plan a pleasant day enjoying the outdoors with fishing, boating, picnicking, and skiing at the 22,000-acre Lake Ray Hubbard, or take in the beauty of the blooms at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. If golf is your favorite pastime, play a round or two, at the 63-hole Firewheel Golf Park.
For cultural excursions, listen to the classic sounds of the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony, visit The Texas Vietnam Veteran's Memorial and Heritage Farm Museum, or see the interesting exhibits at the Nasher Sculpture Center or the Dallas Museum of Art.
Everyone will enjoy the antics of the inhabitants at the Children's Aquarium at Fair Park, Dallas World Aquarium, and Dallas Zoo. The unusual sights at Ripley's Believe It or Not are always entertaining. Take a ride back in time at the Museum of the American Railroad and the Interurban Railroad Museum.
About 45 minutes from Garland, Six Flags Over Texas promises a day full of fun, adventure, and exciting rides. If you prefer to cool down, spend the day at nearby Hawaiian Falls Water Park.
There are many annual events in and around Dallas that provide a variety of entertainment. Just a few include the free three-day Deep Ellum Arts Festival in April and the four days of music at Mayfest. Summer brings the Dallas Indie Festival and in Garland, the Garland Cars, Cooking, and Blues Festival. Fall is busy with GrapeFest in September, the Texas State Fair in September and October, and Red Steagall's Cowboy Gathering and Western Swing Festival in October. Winter has its own entertainment with the legendary Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo in January.
While visiting Garland, you're just minutes away from the city's local attractions and only 30 minutes from Dallas, and if you ride the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) light rail system, you're trip into the bigger city will only last three minutes. It doesn't get faster than that! Enjoy the opportunity to explore all that the Dallas area has to offer.
FAQs about hotels in Garland
Verified reviews of the city of Garland
Below are reviews of the city of Garland, TX from an actual visitor's perspective.
" Good food and amenities"
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4.0 / 5
Here for a swim meet. Good food and amenities.
Carolyn M., from 24-Jul-2026
"The city is really nice"
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4.0 / 5
The city is really nice, the people are nice. Just a very good atmosphere.
Selena G., from 11-Jul-2026
"Good"
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4.0 / 5
Good
Darlene B., from 11-May-2026
"There are great restaurants and shopping "
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4.0 / 5
There are great restaurants and shopping is everywhere. Downtown Garland has changed so much
Michele M., from 16-Apr-2026
"All of places to go for food and shopping"
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5.0 / 5
Ethel S., from 05-Apr-2026
"Hotel was good"
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5.0 / 5
Hotel was good breakfast great friendly person at desk.
William P., from 28-Mar-2026
"Great!"
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4.0 / 5
Easy to get on and off where I was going and many options for eating and shopping…I felt safe and welcomed.
Marie L., from 09-Mar-2026
"Nice Area"
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5.0 / 5
Larry J., from 02-Jan-2026
"Good Area"
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5.0 / 5
Rhonda S., from 24-Oct-2025
"Highway access to DFW."
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5.0 / 5
Toby J., from 28-Sep-2025
"Family"
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5.0 / 5
We went to Rowlett to visit family
Jerry B., from 04-Sep-2025
"Family"
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5.0 / 5
Visiting my relatives
Fred S., from 20-Aug-2025
"Beautiful City and it's People"
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5.0 / 5
Reginald T., from 19-Aug-2025
"Eatery is very close to the hotel."
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4.0 / 5
Eatery is very close to the hotel.
Melissa O., from 15-Jul-2025
"Great Location!"
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5.0 / 5
Downtown Garland has really changed for the good!
Lauren B., from 08-Jul-2025
"Great eats "
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5.0 / 5
Lazy Dog Restaurant was nice!
Donald S., from 08-Jun-2025
"Near DFW Airport, Good Restaurants & Shopping"
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4.0 / 5
Many good restaurants and shops close by. Easy to get to from DFW Airport.
Kristin R., from 14-May-2025
"The Lake!"
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4.0 / 5
The lake!
Sheryl D., from 04-Mar-2025
"City of Garland is nice with plenty of stuff to do!"
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5.0 / 5
City of Garland is nice with plenty of stuff to do!
Jessica N., from 14-Jul-2024
"Variety of eateries, lots of trees, clean environment."
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5.0 / 5
A variety of eating places, lots of trees and clean environment.
Rachelle E., from 16-Jun-2024
"Dallas Arboretum"
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4.0 / 5
We stopped at the Dallas Arboretum. It was great!
David W., from 06-May-2024
"The room was clean, comfortable. The staff was friendly."
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4.0 / 5
The room was clean, comfortable. Got everything close to our hotel and everyone is friendly and helpful.
Theresa J., from 13-Apr-2024
"Close to Smile Again Dental"
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5.0 / 5
Close to Smile Again Dental.
Sonya S., from 20-Mar-2024
"Great Location to DART & Restaurants"
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5.0 / 5
DART transit. Restaurants are close to walk to.
Lannette G., from 12-Nov-2023
"LOVELY LAKE VIEWS!"
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4.0 / 5
Lovely lake views.
Roselyn M., from 10-Oct-2022
"Very Clean"
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5.0 / 5
Very clean.
Karen C., from 27-Sep-2022
"Good Food!"
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5.0 / 5
Food at all the restaurants was very good. Traffic was not bad at all.
Anthony S., from 23-Jun-2022
"Staff was friendly."
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5.0 / 5
Staff was friendly.
Annie C., from 23-Jun-2022
"Lots of places to go eat and drink and shop!"
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4.0 / 5
Everything was great! Lots of places to go eat and drink and shop!
Vanessa V., from 05-Jun-2022
"Conveniently located next to freeway."
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5.0 / 5
Conveniently located next to freeway.
Anissa A., from 24-Apr-2022
"Old Downtown Garland is Such a Treat!"
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5.0 / 5
Garland has lots to see and a great variety of restaurants. The old downtown is a treat in itself!
Richard L., from 14-Feb-2022
"Great Shopping Mall!"
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4.0 / 5
Garland had great mall for shopping.
Stuart C., from 25-Jan-2022
"Nice & Quiet!"
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4.0 / 5
It's quiet!
Cecelia W., from 16-Jan-2022
"Lots of restaurants to choose from."
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4.0 / 5
Lots of restaurants to choose from.
Barbara D., from 02-Jan-2022
"Friendly "
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4.0 / 5
Very friendly people.
Michael M., from 15-Dec-2019
"Great Hotel!"
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4.0 / 5
We enjoyed the activities available such as Top Golf. There was a good restaurant selection in the area. The traffic was not as bad as expected and the distance to the airport was not bad either.
Raven S., from 20-Nov-2017
The average traveler rating of the city of Garland, TX shown above is
4.5 out of 5 based on 36 reviews