Phoenix travel guide
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You're Going to Love Phoenix
With a population of 1.45 million, Phoenix is the largest city in Arizona, United States by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Phoenix deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Phoenix
Camelback East is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Phoenix. These include popular favorites such as UnderTow (3620 E Indian School Rd Suite B), Beckett's Table (3717 E. Indian School Rd.) and Steak 44 (5101 North 44th Street). If you’re looking for affordable options, White Chocolate Grill - Scottsdale (7000 E Mayo Blvd) and Tarbell's (3213 E. Camelback Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Pa'La Downtown (132 E Washington St) and Ambrogio15 Phoenix (2502 E Camelback Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Phoenix.
When to visit Phoenix
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Phoenix in July, when the average temperature is 95 °F, and the highest can go up to 105.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 44.6 °F, with an average temperature of 55.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 1.1″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Phoenix, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Phoenix
Plane
There are 3 airports serving Phoenix. Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX) is the closest to the city center (7 km). Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal (SCF) is located 25 km from downtown Phoenix, while Phoenix-Mesa Gateway (AZA) is 41 km from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Phoenix is to pick up a car rental from Tucson, which is about 171 km from Phoenix. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Tucson.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Phoenix Greyhound Bus Station, located 4 km from downtown Phoenix. Phoenix 2426 E Jefferson St is also a commonly used station, and is 4 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Phoenix
Where to stay in Phoenix
Average rates range from around $127 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $206 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Phoenix Midtown and Days Inn by Wyndham Airport - Phoenix. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Phoenix, with prices from $52 to $650 per night. Paradise Valley is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Phoenix are about 31% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Downtown - In Phoenix’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Residence Inn by Marriott Phoenix Downtown, AC Hotel by Marriott Phoenix Downtown and Hilton Garden Inn Phoenix Downtown.
Deer Valley - Here you’ll find travelers’ favorites such as Homewood Suites by Hilton Phoenix North-Happy Valley, Drury Inn & Suites Phoenix Happy Valley and Residence Inn by Marriott Phoenix North/Happy Valley. The average nightly price for a double room in Deer Valley is $69.
Where to stay in popular areas of Phoenix
Most booked hotels in Phoenix
Renting a car in Phoenix
Renting a car in Phoenix costs $55 per day, on average, or $109 if you want to rent if for 2 days. National, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Phoenix is the Fox branch at 1805 E Sky Harbor Circle South, which is 3 km from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Phoenix.
Expect to pay $4.81 per gallon in Phoenix (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.69 and $76.92. Intermediate (BMW 2 Series Active Tourer or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Phoenix, while also 68% cheaper than other types, on average.
Best car rental deals in Phoenix
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$26/day
Compact SUV
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$27/day