Introduction
What to do
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 191.719, Glendale is a must-see destination in California, 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, Bar Verde – Nordstrom at the Americana (102 Caruso Avenue) and Bacari GDL (757 Americana Way) are great picks.

When to visit Glendale

Glendale in December
Estimated hotel price
$172
1 night at 3-star hotel
Glendale in December
Estimated hotel price
$172
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Glendale in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 39.2 °F, with an average temperature of 50 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, August 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 Bob Hope Airport (BUR), which is located 12 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Glendale include Southwest, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Glendale departs from San Francisco and takes around 1h 26m.

Car

Another option to get to Glendale is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 11 km from Glendale. You’ll find branches of Ace and Midway, among others, in Los Angeles.

Plane

When flying to Glendale, you’ll arrive at Bob Hope Airport (BUR), which is located 12 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Glendale include Southwest, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Glendale departs from San Francisco and takes around 1h 26m.

Car

Another option to get to Glendale is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 11 km from Glendale. You’ll find branches of Ace and Midway, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Glendale

LAXLos Angeles
SNASanta Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
BURBurbank Bob Hope

Airlines serving Glendale

Lufthansa
Good (8,126 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,533 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,105 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,441 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,993 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,454 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,252 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,625 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (943 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,958 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,608 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,874 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,208 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,321 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (420 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,477 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,326 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,403 reviews)
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Where to stay in Glendale

Average rates range from around $212 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $279 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Extended Stay America Suites - Los Angeles - Glendale and Vagabond Inn Glendale.

Where to stay in popular areas of Glendale

Most booked hotels in Glendale

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Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1982 reviews)
$179+
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citizenM Los Angeles Downtown
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2317 reviews)
$141+
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Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 4185 reviews)
$263+
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Sheraton Universal Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2586 reviews)
$251+
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Hyatt Place Glendale/Los Angeles
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 796 reviews)
$216+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Los Angeles Glendale
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1091 reviews)
$246+
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Renting a car in Glendale

Renting a car in Glendale costs $39 per day, on average, or $118 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 29% cheaper than airport locations in Glendale.

Expect to pay $4.20 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 $50.42 and $67.23. The most frequently booked car type in Glendale is Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Glendale costs $39 per day, on average, or $118 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 29% cheaper than airport locations in Glendale.

Expect to pay $4.20 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 $50.42 and $67.23. The most frequently booked car type in Glendale is Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Glendale

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$38/day

Intermediate SUV

Standard SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$41/day

Standard SUV
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