Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Glendale travel guide

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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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Glendale has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Glendale

If you’re looking for affordable options, Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant - Glendale (6915 N 95th Ave) and Arrowhead Grill (8280 West Union Hills Road Suite 110) are great picks.

When to visit Glendale

Glendale in June
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel
Glendale in June
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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How to Get to Glendale

Plane

When flying to Glendale, you’ll arrive at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX), which is located 13 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Glendale is to pick up a car rental from Phoenix, which is about 9 miles from Glendale. You’ll find branches of Turo and Carzi Contactless, among others, in Phoenix.

Plane

When flying to Glendale, you’ll arrive at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX), which is located 13 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Glendale is to pick up a car rental from Phoenix, which is about 9 miles from Glendale. You’ll find branches of Turo and Carzi Contactless, among others, in Phoenix.

Airports near Glendale

PRCPrescott
PHXPhoenix Sky Harbor Intl
AZAPhoenix-Mesa Gateway

Airlines serving Glendale

Lufthansa
Good (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,983 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,894 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,819 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,861 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (809 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,286 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,351 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,224 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,320 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Glendale

Most booked hotels in Glendale

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Holiday Inn Glendale - Stadium & Ent Dist
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 274 reviews)
$129+
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Arizona Biltmore, LXR Hotels & Resorts
5 stars
Excellent (9, 548 reviews)
$261+
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Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 626 reviews)
$138+
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Holiday Inn Express Peoria North - Glendale
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 529 reviews)
$85+
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Comfort Suites Glendale - State Farm Stadium Area
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 695 reviews)
$112+
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Hyatt Regency Phoenix
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1481 reviews)
$161+
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Renting a car in Glendale

Renting a car in Glendale costs $37 per day, on average, or $110 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 36% cheaper than airport locations in Glendale.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Glendale is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Glendale costs $37 per day, on average, or $110 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 36% cheaper than airport locations in Glendale.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Glendale is Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Glendale

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$28/day

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Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$32/day

Full-size
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