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

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. 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, Blanco Cocina + Cantina – Peoria (8191 W Paradise Ln) and Bottega Pizzeria Ristorante (19420 N 59th Ave) 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

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,576 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,528 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,047 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,788 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,016 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,023 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,416 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,459 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (873 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,305 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,582 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,061 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,316 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,404 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 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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Arizona Biltmore, LXR Hotels & Resorts
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, 551 reviews)
$316+
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Comfort Suites Glendale - State Farm Stadium Area
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 728 reviews)
$120+
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Renaissance Phoenix Glendale Hotel & Conference Center
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 655 reviews)
$151+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Phoenix Glendale Sports & Entertainment District
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 539 reviews)
$116+
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Holiday Inn Express Peoria North - Glendale By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 588 reviews)
$99+
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Hyatt Regency Phoenix
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1513 reviews)
$193+
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Renting a car in Glendale

Renting a car in Glendale costs $50 per day, on average, or $150 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 38% cheaper than airport locations in Glendale.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. Compact (Nissan Sentra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Glendale, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Glendale costs $50 per day, on average, or $150 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 38% cheaper than airport locations in Glendale.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. Compact (Nissan Sentra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Glendale, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Glendale

Standard

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$28/day

Standard

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$38/day

Intermediate
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