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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 American Airlines, Air Canada and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Glendale departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 13m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Glendale, followed by AccesRail. 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 Priceless, 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 American Airlines, Air Canada and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Glendale departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 13m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Glendale, followed by AccesRail. 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 Priceless, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Glendale

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

Airlines serving Glendale

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,558 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,500 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,032 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,779 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,007 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (865 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,416 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,564 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,247 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,055 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 reviews)
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Where to stay in Glendale

Average rates range from around $192 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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Loews Hollywood Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 4425 reviews)
$196+
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Intercontinental Hotels Los Angeles Downtown By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2977 reviews)
$232+
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Hyatt Place Glendale/Los Angeles
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 771 reviews)
$202+
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Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 6350 reviews)
$181+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Los Angeles Glendale
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1034 reviews)
$218+
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Freehand Los Angeles
4 stars
Excellent (8, 5420 reviews)
$85+
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Renting a car in Glendale

Renting a car in Glendale costs $43 per day, on average, or $129 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 23% 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. 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 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 $43 per day, on average, or $129 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 23% 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. 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 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

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$26/day

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Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$27/day

Intermediate
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