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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 Hawaiian Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Glendale departs from Phoenix and takes around 1h 29m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Glendale. The train journey from Glendale to Burbank takes 0h 31m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Diego, expect to pay about $36 for a 2h 56m trip. 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 Midway and FlexWays, 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 29m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Glendale. The train journey from Glendale to Burbank takes 0h 31m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from San Diego, expect to pay about $36 for a 2h 56m trip. 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 Midway and FlexWays, among others, in Los Angeles.

Airports near Glendale

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

Airlines serving Glendale

KLM
Good (1,477 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,860 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,813 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,318 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,273 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,903 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,147 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,547 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,462 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (902 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,541 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,722 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,835 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,182 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (393 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,429 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,173 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,224 reviews)
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Where to stay in Glendale

Average rates range from around $193 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, 184 reviews)
$186+
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citizenM Los Angeles Downtown
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2156 reviews)
$164+
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Hyatt Place Glendale/Los Angeles
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 781 reviews)
$194+
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Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 7199 reviews)
$158+
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Hilton Los Angeles/Universal City
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 4066 reviews)
$250+
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The Westin Los Angeles Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 4175 reviews)
$166+
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Renting a car in Glendale

Renting a car in Glendale costs $50 per day, on average, or $151 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 2% cheaper than airport locations in Glendale.

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41. 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 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 $50 per day, on average, or $151 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 2% cheaper than airport locations in Glendale.

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41. 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 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

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$28/day

Compact

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$30/day

Intermediate
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