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.
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
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 Easirent and Turo, among others, in Phoenix.
Airlines serving Glendale
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
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 33% cheaper than airport locations in Glendale.
Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Glendale is Intermediate (Tesla Model 3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Mini Hatch or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.