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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, Katsuya - Glendale (702 Americana Way) and Damon's Steakhouse (317 N. Brand Blvd.) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Chess Park Lounge (231 N Brand Blvd Unit A) and Love You Latte (275 W Lexington Dr) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Glendale.

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

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 MEXRENTACAR and Midway, 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

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 MEXRENTACAR 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 (7,136 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,358 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,008 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,946 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,623 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,848 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,776 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,463 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,786 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (802 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,264 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,584 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,531 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,387 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (355 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,077 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,203 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,290 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,885 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,211 reviews)
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Where to stay in Glendale

Average rates range from around $211 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $209 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Los Angeles/Glendale and Extended Stay America Suites - Los Angeles - 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 (8.9, 1879 reviews)
$145+
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Intercontinental - Los Angeles Downtown, An IHG Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2880 reviews)
$244+
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Hyatt Place Glendale/Los Angeles
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 746 reviews)
$203+
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Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 6082 reviews)
$180+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Los Angeles Glendale
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 988 reviews)
$223+
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Glendale Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 811 reviews)
$92+
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Renting a car in Glendale

Renting a car in Glendale costs $40 per day, on average, or $120 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 20% cheaper than airport locations in Glendale.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Glendale is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Glendale costs $40 per day, on average, or $120 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 20% cheaper than airport locations in Glendale.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Glendale is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Glendale

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$38/day

Economy

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$41/day

Full-size
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