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 August
Estimated hotel price
$116
1 night at 3-star hotel
Glendale in August
Estimated hotel price
$116
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 NU Car and Turo, 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 NU Car and Turo, among others, in Phoenix.

Airports near Glendale

PHXPhoenix Sky Harbor Intl
SCFPhoenix Scottsdale Municipal
AZAPhoenix-Mesa Gateway

Airlines serving Glendale

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,924 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,145 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,895 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (994 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
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Where to stay in Glendale

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Phoenix - Glendale Sports Dist By IHG and Spark by Hilton Glendale Phoenix North.

Where to stay in popular areas of Glendale

Most booked hotels in Glendale

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Holiday Inn Glendale - Stadium & Ent Dist By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 287 reviews)
$133+
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Arizona Biltmore, LXR Hotels & Resorts
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 551 reviews)
$365+
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Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Conference Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 649 reviews)
$150+
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Comfort Suites Glendale - State Farm Stadium Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 716 reviews)
$128+
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Holiday Inn Express Peoria North - Glendale By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 563 reviews)
$106+
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Hyatt Regency Phoenix
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1500 reviews)
$209+
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Renting a car in Glendale

Renting a car in Glendale costs $44 per day, on average, or $132 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 28% 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 Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa Note or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Glendale costs $44 per day, on average, or $132 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 28% 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 Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa Note or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Glendale

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$28/day

Economy

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$31/day

Compact
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