Glendale travel guide
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You're Going to Love Glendale
With a population of 226,721, Glendale is a must-see destination in Arizona, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Glendale deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Glendale
If you’re looking for affordable options, Arrowhead Grill (8280 West Union Hills Road Suite 110) and Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant - Glendale (6915 N 95th Ave) are great picks.
Most popular restaurants in Glendale
When to visit Glendale
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Glendale in July, when the average temperature is 89.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 104 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 50 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 1.2″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Glendale, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Glendale
Plane
When flying to Glendale, you’ll arrive at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX), which is located 21 km from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Glendale is to pick up a car rental from Phoenix, which is about 14 km from Glendale. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Turo, among others, in Phoenix.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Glendale, including FlixBus, Busbud and Amtrak. From Tucson, the bus ride to Glendale takes 185 km and will cost you around $41. From Flagstaff, the ticket costs about $118 for a journey of 257 km.
Airlines serving Glendale
Where to stay in popular areas of Glendale
Most booked hotels in Glendale
Renting a car in Glendale
Renting a car in Glendale costs $53 per day, on average, or $106 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 30% cheaper than airport locations in Glendale.
Expect to pay $3.86 per gallon in Glendale (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.33 and $61.78. The most frequently booked car type in Glendale is Compact (Chevrolet Express Cargo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Glendale
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$24/day
Economy
2 Adults, 2 Bags
$26/day