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 February
Estimated package price
$362
2 travelers
Flight to Glendale
3 nights at hotel
Glendale in February
Estimated package price
$362
2 travelers
Flight to Glendale
3 nights at 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 7 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Glendale include Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Glendale departs from Phoenix and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Glendale. The train station in Glendale is called Glendale, and is located 1.3 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Glendale is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 7 miles from Glendale. You’ll find branches of Ace and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Los Angeles.

Plane

When flying to Glendale, you’ll arrive at Bob Hope Airport (BUR), which is located 7 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Glendale include Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Glendale departs from Phoenix and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Glendale. The train station in Glendale is called Glendale, and is located 1.3 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Glendale is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 7 miles from Glendale. You’ll find branches of Ace and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Glendale

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

Airlines serving Glendale

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,674 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,635 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,021 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,139 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,832 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,058 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,132 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,698 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,449 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,514 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,573 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (888 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,349 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,114 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,629 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,343 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,162 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,424 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,598 reviews)
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Where to stay in Glendale

Average rates range from around $181 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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citizenM Los Angeles Downtown
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2106 reviews)
$115+
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Hyatt Place Glendale/Los Angeles
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 777 reviews)
$179+
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Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 6427 reviews)
$171+
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The Westin Pasadena
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1522 reviews)
$203+
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The Westin Los Angeles Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3761 reviews)
$145+
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The Hollywood Roosevelt
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 3786 reviews)
$215+
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Renting a car in Glendale

Renting a car in Glendale costs $45 per day, on average, or $134 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in Glendale.

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.16 and $50.88. 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 Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 90% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Glendale costs $45 per day, on average, or $134 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in Glendale.

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.16 and $50.88. 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 Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 90% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Glendale

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$27/day

Intermediate

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$32/day

Compact SUV
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