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Banks/Currency Exchange
It is recommended that funds be converted into U.S. dollar travelers checks before leaving home. However, if currency exchange is necessary, DFW Airport offers a 24-hour foreign exchange machine that handles 20 different currencies. For more information, contact Thomas Cook Currency Service, Inc., at 972 574 4754.

Consulates
Each year the Dallas-Fort Worth area is host to hundreds of thousands of international visitors. Below is a list of the countries with consulates located in the area. Please contact these consulates if you are in need of assistance during your stay in the area.

Belgium 214 987 4391
Belize 817 641 2038
Bolivia 214 571 6131
Canada 214 922 9806
Chile 214 528 2731
Czech Republic 214 350 6871
Denmark 214 863 4221
Dominican   Republic 214 826 5231
El Salvador 214 637 0732
Finland 214 855 4715
France 214 855 5495
Germany 972 239 0707
Great Britain 214 521 4090
Iceland 972 699 5417
Italy 214 368 4113
Japan 972 661 2346
Korea 972 644 8010
Luxembourg 817 878 8102
Malta 214 969 0010
Mexico 214 630 7341
Monaco 214 521 1058
Norway 214 826 5231
Republic of China 972 436 4242
Saint Lucia 214 520 3348
Spain 214 373 1200
Sweden 214 630 9112
Switzerland 214 871 0871
Thailand 972 934 0022
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Climate
The Dallas-Fort Worth area offers visitors the famous Texas blue skies, bright sunshine and clean, fresh air.
 

Average Rainfall

Temperatures

 

F

C

January

1.31 "

56 35

13 2

February

1.97 "

59 38

15 3

March

2.34 "

68 46

20 8

April

3.88 "

76 55

24 13

May

4.63 "

83 63

28 17

June

2.91 "

91 71

33 22

July

2.23 "

95 74

35 23

August

2.23 "

95 74

35 23

September

2.94 "

88 67

31 19

October

3.00 "

79 57

26 14

November

2.20 "

67 46

19 8

December

1.92 "

58 37

14 3

Area Codes
Area codes must be used on all calls in the Metroplex.

Visitor Information/Assistance
Airport Assistance Center
P.O. Box 610042
DFW Airport, 75261.
972 574 4420.

Travelers Assistance including crisis counseling, limited financial assistance, car seat rental, foreign language translation, military assistance, Western Union, TDD phones, area information and volunteer opportunities.

DFW Airport Visitor Information
Provides Airport information and directions and information on Metroplex area hotels/motels, attractions, museums, conventions/conferences, transportation. Call 972 574 3694.

Texas Travel Information Centers of the Texas Department of Transportation
Offers counseling in trip routing, attractions, lodging, literature, and emergency road conditions. In addition, they offer subscriptions to Texas Highways, the state’s official travel magazine. Call 800 452 9292 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily.

Nov 20 2009
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