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Irving
Treat Irving as an airport base, not a sightseeing city: 1 night before an early DFW flight, or a half-day for the Mustangs of Las Colinas.
Irving sits against Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and is split between the office-and-hotel district of Las Colinas in the north and older, more diverse neighbourhoods in the south. Almost everything worth seeing fits in an afternoon; the real reason to sleep here is a cheap bed within minutes of the terminals, with downtown Dallas roughly 30–45 minutes away door to door by TRE or DART with a transfer, or about 20 minutes by car outside rush hour.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jul–Aug (35°C (95°F)+ and humid), late Dec–early Jan airport crushavoid Jul–Aug (95°F (35°C)+ and humid), late Dec–early Jan airport crush
- Airports
- DFW · DAL
- Nights
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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.
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- 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 Irving911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Irving, 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
- SafetyIrving is a normal US suburb and the practical risks are traffic, summer heat and property crime.
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- 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 (Irving borders the airport on the northwest; DART Orange Line runs to Terminal A, plus free hotel shuttles.).
- Getting aroundA car is the practical choice: the city is a grid of wide arterials (Belt Line Rd, MacArthur Blvd, Irving Blvd) and freeways…
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$3–6
- Sit-down mealTex-Mex plate at a sit-down restaurant$14–22
- Street or quick mealBreakfast tacos$3–5 each
- BeerDraft beer at a bar$6–9
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$10–25
- Budget bedHostel or budget bed, a night, per personUS$30
- Mid-range bedAirport or Las Colinas double room, a night, per roomUS$150
- High-end bedAirport or Las Colinas double room, a night, per roomUS$280
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$140 · High US$260
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 (Irving borders the airport on the northwest; DART Orange Line runs to Terminal A, plus free hotel shuttles.) · DAL Dallas Love Field (About 20–30 min by car; LoveLink shuttle to Inwood/Love Field then Orange Line.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid*
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Feb
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Mar
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Apr
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
May
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°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
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Nov
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
Avoid*
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Jan. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest May (10 rain days), driest Aug (5). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Irving: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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Feb
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
7 rd
Mar
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
Apr
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8 rd
May
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
10 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8 rd
Jul
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6 rd
Aug
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7 rd
Oct
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
7 rd
Dec
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°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
A car is the practical choice: the city is a grid of wide arterials (Belt Line Rd, MacArthur Blvd, Irving Blvd) and freeways, and rush hour on Hwy 183 and I-635 is slow. Without a car, DART's Orange Line has six Irving stops and reaches DFW Terminal A; the Trinity Railway Express links Irving to downtown Dallas and Fort Worth but runs no Sunday service and few Saturday trains.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Dallas
goDoor to door: 30–45 min
TRE from one of Irving's two stops to Union Station, or DART with a transfer; about 20 min by car on I-35E
The Orange Line does not serve downtown Dallas — use the TRE or a DART transfer. Do the museums and Dealey Plaza as a day; sleep in Irving only if the airport is the point.
Fort Worth
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Trinity Railway Express from one of Irving's two TRE stops to Fort Worth T&P Station
No Sunday trains and a thin Saturday timetable — check the timetable before you rely on it; a weekday or Saturday trip only.
Arlington, Texas
cautionDoor to door: 30–40 min
Car on I-30, about 25 min
Stadiums and theme parks need a car; no useful rail link from Irving.
Plano
cautionDoor to door: 35–50 min
Car north on the President George Bush Turnpike, about 30 min
Suburban shopping and food; only worth it if you are already driving north.
Addison
goDoor to door: 25–35 min
Car on I-635 north, about 20 min
Dense restaurant strip; a better dinner destination than Irving itself.
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.
Las Colinas
Walkable core around Lake Carolyn: convention centre, restaurants, DART Orange Line. Best for a car-free night.
DFW Airport north and south strips
Chain hotels on Hwy 114 and Hwy 183 with free airport shuttles. Best for early flights and long layovers.
Irving Heritage District
Small historic core on S Main St near Irving Blvd; a couple of independent places to eat, quiet at night.
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
- $130–200 excl. bed
- High
- $250+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Airport or Las Colinas double room1 × 1 night × US$150 | US$150 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$140 | US$280 |
| DART day pass, one day2 × US$6 · check | US$12 |
| Rideshare, Las Colinas to DFW terminals1 × US$25 · check | US$25 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$50 |
| Trip total≈ US$274 per person per day, bed included | US$547 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; prices are shown before Texas sales tax. Flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $3–6 |
| Breakfast tacos | $3–5 each |
| Tex-Mex plate at a sit-down restaurant | $14–22 |
| Draft beer at a bar | $6–9 |
| Rideshare, 8 kmSurge pricing during storms and airport peaks. | $15–25 |
| DART local day pass | $6 (check) |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | $10–25 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer heat: 35°C (95°F)+ afternoons from June to August, with little shade between parking lots.Summer heat: 95°F (35°C)+ afternoons from June to August, with little shade between parking lots.
- Distances look short on the map but are not walkable outside Las Colinas and the Heritage District.
- TRE has no Sunday service and a thin Saturday timetable — check before relying on it.
- Hotel shuttle times vary by property; confirm the last pickup before a late arrival.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
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Emergency
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Embassy
No embassies in Irving; consulates-general are in Dallas and Houston, embassies in Washington, DC.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- DART Orange Line, Irving → DFW Terminal A: local fare, 20–30 min (check the current fare and time)
- TRE, Irving → Fort Worth: about $2.50–5, roughly 1 h, no Sunday service (check)
- Rideshare, Las Colinas → DFW terminals: $20–35
- Rideshare, Irving → downtown Dallas: $25–40
Say or show
- Where is the DART station? — Where is the DART station?
- Does this shuttle go to Terminal A? — Does this shuttle go to Terminal A?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- The check, please — The check, please
- Is this seat taken? — Is this seat taken?
Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% for taxis and rideshares.
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 Irving. 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 (35°C+ and humid), late Dec–early Jan airport crush · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for DFW: last DART Orange Line departure, hotel shuttle cutoffs, taxi and rideshare fallback.
- Four walking clusters with anchors: Las Colinas and Lake Carolyn, the Heritage District, Irving Mall, Campion Trail.
- Place pages with verified hours (Irving Arts Center, Mustangs of Las Colinas, Campion Trail) and eat pages with last orders.
- Heat and storm fixtures so summer afternoons and spring hail days have a plan B.