Major city · United States
Richardson
Half a day to one day: visit the Telecom Corridor, eat at Masami, and ride the DART train to Dallas. Not a base for the Metroplex.
Richardson is a northern suburb of Dallas, part of the Telecom Corridor. It has a handful of good restaurants and easy DART access to Dallas, but no major sights. Most visitors use it for a business stop or a single meal.
More
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid)
- Airports
- DFW · DAL
- Nights
- 0–1
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Richardson911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Richardson, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyRichardson is a safe suburb.
Show all 12 answers
- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportDFW Dallas/Fort Worth International (About 30 min by car; DART Orange line to DFW takes about 1 h 15 min.).
- Getting aroundDART light rail (Red and Orange lines) runs through Richardson with stations at Galatyn Park, Arapaho Center, Spring Valley and LBJ/Central.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$3–5
- BeerBeer at a bar$5–8
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi 5 km (3.1 mi)Taxi 3.1 mi (5 km)$15–20
- Budget bedBudget hotel or motel room, a night, per roomUS$80
- Mid-range bedBudget hotel or motel room, a night, per roomUS$120
- High-end bedBudget hotel or motel room, a night, per roomUS$160
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$80 · Mid US$140 · High US$250
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- DFW Dallas/Fort Worth International (About 30 min by car; DART Orange line to DFW takes about 1 h 15 min.) · DAL Dallas Love Field (About 25 min by car; DART bus and rail connection takes about 50 min.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Feb
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Mar
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Apr
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
May
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Aug
Avoid
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
Sep
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Nov
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Dec
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest May (9 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Richardson: next 7 days
Loading forecast…
Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
Loading…
Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
7 rd
Feb
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
7 rd
Mar
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
8 rd
Apr
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8 rd
Jul
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
5 rd
Aug
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
5 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
6 rd
Oct
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Nov
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
6 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
DART light rail (Red and Orange lines) runs through Richardson with stations at Galatyn Park, Arapaho Center, Spring Valley and LBJ/Central. A local bus covers the rest. A car is easier for visiting restaurants and shops off the rail line.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 45 min
DART Red or Orange line from any Richardson station, about 25 min to downtown
Museums, Deep Ellum, and the Arts District.
Door to door: About 2 h
DART to Dallas, then TRE train to Fort Worth, about 1.5 h total
Stockyards and museums; a full day.
Door to door: About 25 min
DART bus or car, about 15 min
Restaurant row and the Addison Airport.
Door to door: About 30 min
DART Red line north, about 15 min
Shopping and the Legacy West development.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
US 75 corridor (Central Expressway)
Hotels near the highway and DART stations; best for business travellers.
Campbell Road / Telecom Corridor
Upscale hotels like the Hilton; walkable to a few restaurants.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $70–110 excl. bed
- Mid
- $110–180 excl. bed
- High
- $180+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel room (e.g. Courtyard, Sonesta)1 × 1 night × US$160 | US$160 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$140 | US$280 |
| DART day pass (local)2 × US$6 · check | US$12 |
| DART day pass (regional, includes TRE)2 × US$12 · check | US$24 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$51 |
| Trip total≈ US$279 per person per day, bed included | US$557 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $3–5 |
| Lunch at Masami | $10–18 per plate |
| Beer at a bar | $5–8 |
| DART single ride | $2.50 (check) |
| DART day pass | $6 (check) |
| Taxi 5 km | $15–20 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Last DART trains run around midnight; check the schedule.
- Sales tax is added to posted prices (about 8.25% in Richardson).
- Summer heat can exceed 38°C (100°F); carry water.Summer heat can exceed 100°F (38°C); carry water.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
Pocket card
Fill in, then print or save as PDF
Stays in this browser only; nothing is sent anywhere.
RichardsonRichardson
Pocket card · Voykit
My bed tonight
—
—
—
To this address, pleaseTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
Embassy
The nearest US embassy is in Washington, DC; consulates in Houston and Dallas (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- DART from Richardson to downtown Dallas: about $2.50 single, 25 min (check)
- Taxi from DFW to Richardson: $40–55
Say or show
- Hello — Hello (hello)
- Thank you — Thank you (thank you)
- How much is it? — How much is it? (how much is it)
- Where is the DART station? — Where is the DART station? (where is the dart station)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Richardson. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Masami and the Hilton with verified hours and prices.
- DART station pages with real-time departure data.
- Walking cluster for the Telecom Corridor with restaurant anchors.
Sources
Ask about Richardson
Loading…
Was this useful?