Glendale car rentals from $40/day

Choosing a car to drive around Glendale can be tricky, but it mostly depends on the places you want to go and the number of passengers you’ll be carrying. If you plan to go hiking at Wildwood Canyon Park or visit Malibu beach, an SUV will be preferred. Opt for a van or a minivan if you’ll be traveling with a group of colleagues or family. If your journey entails making a lot of trips in the central business district, a small car will be a better option for easy navigation through busy streets.

Glendale has a strict speed limit policy. When passing through densely populated residential areas, city centers, or near school buildings during school hours, you’re allowed to drive at a speed less than 25mph. The speed limit of major non-local city streets such as Concord St, Geneva St, Mountain St, among others, is between 25mph to 40mph, depending on the section of streets as directed by the road signs. While driving on state highways, you shouldn’t exceed a speed of 65mph.

On average, you’ll spend about $1/h parking your rental car in Glendale. When paying per day, you’ll spend about $6 or $50 per month. There are various parking spots located throughout the city. You’ll find metered parking in most downtown streets except Brand Blvd. You can also park in Marketplace Parking Structure, in the Orange Street Parking Structure, among other places.

On average a rental car in Glendale costs $53 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Glendale found in the last 2 weeks is $38.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($40/day), Budget ($43/day) and Hertz ($43/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Enterprise Rent-A-Car 4908 W Glendale Ave 85301-2702 (1 miles from city center).

The average gas price in Glendale is $3.52 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $42 and $56, depending on the car size.

Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Glendale.

Car rental companies onsite at Sky Harbor Intl airport include Fox, Carzi, Hertz, NU Car, Budget, Payless, Easirent, Sixt, Dollar and Thrifty.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Sky Harbor Intl airport to off-airport locations include Fox, Hertz, Budget, Payless, Sixt, Dollar, Thrifty, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis, and Alamo.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

An Economy car rental in Glendale costs $37 per day, on average.

A Premium car rental in Glendale costs $45 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car rental in Glendale costs $46 per day, on average.

On average a rental car in Glendale costs $370 per week ($53 per day).

On average a rental car in Glendale costs $1,588 per month ($53 per day).

Most car rental providers in Glendale offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Glendale, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 6 car rental agencies in Glendale.

Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).

KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Glendale so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

With cheap car rentals in Glendale, you can easily get to Santa Barbara, about a two-hour drive north along the scenic Pacific Coast Highway. Another option is visiting Joshua Tree National Park, about a three-hour drive east of Glendale, which offers stunning desert landscapes and unique rock formations.

One of the most difficult roads in Glendale is the Glendale Freeway (State Route 2), which runs through the city's northern edge. This freeway has narrow lanes, sharp curves, and steep grades, making navigating difficult for some drivers.