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 7 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Glendale include Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Air Canada. The shortest domestic flight to Glendale departs from Phoenix and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

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 Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Air Canada. The shortest domestic flight to Glendale departs from Phoenix and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

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

Lufthansa
Good (7,948 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,508 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,912 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,330 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,459 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,926 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,196 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,579 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (906 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,651 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,761 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,562 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,966 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,391 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,222 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,436 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,301 reviews)
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Where to stay in Glendale

Average rates range from around $190 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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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Glendale Downtown By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 195 reviews)
$175+
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citizenM Los Angeles Downtown
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2278 reviews)
$141+
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Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 4175 reviews)
$245+
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Hyatt Place Glendale/Los Angeles
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 791 reviews)
$201+
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Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 7297 reviews)
$173+
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The Westin Los Angeles Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 4187 reviews)
$168+
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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 37% cheaper than airport locations in Glendale.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. The most frequently booked car type in Glendale is Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 8% 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 37% cheaper than airport locations in Glendale.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. The most frequently booked car type in Glendale is Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 8% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Glendale

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$29/day

Intermediate

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$37/day

Compact SUV
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